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By Any Means

2017-06-27 · 84 min · ★ 4.1

Mystery · Drama · Crime · Thriller

A C-list celebrity gets kidnapped and held hostage after a night-club appearance. When the police interrogate the man she accuses, they question whether she's after justice or a front-page story.

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Directors
Leighton Spence
Production companies
Triventure Films
Countries
Bermuda
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tom GipsonTom GipsonFrank Watson
Brooke BurfittBrooke BurfittMimi Wyatt
Michelle MoneyMichelle MoneyDetective Hayes
Jonathan ChebanJonathan ChebanPhil Cohen
Larese KingSergeant Bryan
Wendy HeagyOfficer Kathy Thomas
Malin TybahlAttorney
G.A. SmithLt. Smith
Isabelle Zufferey BoultonMagazine Journalist
Adam HarperAdam HarperEdward
Kam PerezPaul
Vincent ChanDelivery Boy
Jeffrey M. RossmanPaparazzi #3
Demingo GrahamSecurity
Mario TarquinioJack Nightclub Owner
Brooke AlexandraReporter
Kate BaronTV Reporter
Dawn AneadaModel Guest/Selfie Girl
Laura ForthunReporter
Josach Jean BaptisteRapper

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