Robbery
4.6
2018
1 hr 30 min
Drama
, Crime
When his criminal father is diagnosed with dementia, a young thief plans a series of reckless heists in order to battle the disease and pay off a dangerous gambling debt.
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- Cast:
- Art Hindle , Jeremy Ferdman , Sera-Lys McArthur , John Tench , Tara Spencer-Nairn , Andy McQueen , Adam Tsekhman
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