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The American Side
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The American Side

2016-04-14 · 103 min · ★ 4.7

Mystery · Drama · Thriller

Following a mysterious suicide at Niagara Falls, a low-rent detective unravels a conspiracy to build a revolutionary invention by enigmatic scientist, Nikola Tesla.

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Directors
Jenna Ricker
Production companies
One Horse Shy Productions, Centre Street Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Greg StuhrGreg StuhrCharlie Paczynski
Alicja Bachleda-CuruśAlicja Bachleda-CuruśCharlie Paczynski
Camilla BelleCamilla BelleEmily Chase
Matthew BroderickMatthew BroderickBorden Chase
Robert ForsterRobert ForsterSterling Whitmore
Janeane GarofaloJaneane GarofaloAgent Barry
Grant ShaudGrant ShaudThe Professor
Robert VaughnRobert VaughnSilver Haired Man
Harris YulinHarris YulinTom Soberin
Stephen McKinley HendersonStephen McKinley HendersonStickney
Joe GrifasiJoe GrifasiThe Serb
Norm ShamDetective Maguire
Kelsey SiepserKat
Joe FishelJoe FishelNiagara Falls Tourist

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