Hard Luck (2007)
Anno di uscita: 2007
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: El intermediario, Hard Luck - Jogo Sujo, Maldita suerte, Middleman, Skliri tyhi
Regista: Mario Van Peebles
Writer: Larry Brand, Mario Van Peebles
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Brad Wyman, Donald Kushner
Società: Junction Films
Budget: $12,000,000 (estimated).
Premi & Simili
Premi: N/A
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: money, serial killer, stolen money
Storia
The movie 'Hard Luck' follows former drug dealer Lucky who tries to go straight after his prison stint but gets entangled in a series of unfortunate events. While on the run from corrupt cops ripping off drug dealers, he ends up with two briefcases containing $500,000 stolen money. Meanwhile, Shepherd, a sadistic suburban housewife and mother of a handicapped son, abducts and tortures people who she feels have wronged her son. The story converges when Lucky happens upon the serial killer's cabin while trying to hide from both the cops and drug dealers.
Riassunto
'Hard Luck', directed by Mario Van Peebles in 2006, is a dramatic thriller that intertwines stories of corruption, crime, and psychosis. The film explores themes of redemption through its protagonist Lucky, who struggles with his past life as a drug dealer while trying to go straight. However, fate seems relentless as he finds himself on the run with stolen money, encountering Shepherd, a twisted housewife serial killer who targets those she perceives as hurting her disabled son.
