Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
Director: Sidney Lumet
Actors: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Albert Finney
PlotTwo brothers, facing financial woes, concoct a desperate plan to rob a suburban jewelry store, believing it to be the perfect crime. The store, however, has a significant emotional attachment, as it is owned by their own parents. The elder brother, who works in real estate, is the mastermind behind the plan, driven by his need to cover up for his embezzlement and escalating drug habit. His younger sibling, plagued by a failing marriage and a precarious job situation, reluctantly agrees, seeing it as his only escape from financial ruin. Together, they plot the heist, believing that their intimate knowledge of the store will allow them to execute it without hitch.
The day of the robbery unfolds with unexpected chaos, revealing the brothers' underestimation of the consequences of their actions. The plan, intended to be bloodless and straightforward, spirals out of control, leading to unforeseen tragedy and setting off a chain of events that tear at the fabric of their family. Tensions escalate as the brothers grapple with guilt, fear, and the unraveling of lies, pushing their relationships to the brink. Their father, oblivious to their scheme, becomes entangled in the aftermath, compelled to seek justice for the escalating calamity. The brothers find themselves caught in a web of deceit, with their moral and emotional boundaries tested as they navigate the repercussions of their fateful decision.
Writers: Kelly Masterson
Release Date: 26 Oct 2007
Runtime: 117 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
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