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King's Ransom
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King's Ransom

2005-04-22 · 95 min · ★ 5.0

Comedy · Crime

Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife's plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well.

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Production details

Directors
Jeffrey W. Byrd
Production companies
New Line Cinema, Catch 23 Entertainment, Joshmax Productions Services, Alter Ego
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000
Revenue
USD 4,139,856

Top Cast

Anthony AndersonAnthony AndersonMalcolm King
Jay MohrJay MohrCorey
Kellita SmithKellita SmithRenee King
Brooke D'OrsayBrooke D'OrsayBrooke Mayo
Donald FaisonDonald FaisonAndre
Christian PotenzaChristian PotenzaOfficer Holland
Glenn BangGlenn BangPeking Palace Employee
Regina HallRegina HallPeaches Clarke
Nicole Ari ParkerNicole Ari ParkerAngela Drake
Loretta DevineLoretta DevineMiss Gladys
Charlie MurphyCharlie MurphyHerb Clarke
Jackie BurroughsJackie BurroughsGranny
Lawrence DaneLawrence DaneDetective Conley
Lisa MarcosLisa MarcosRaven
Rob SmithDavid
Roger CrossRoger CrossByron

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