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The 51st State (2001)

โ€œNice wheels. Dirty deals. And one mean mother in a kilt.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 700 votes 1h 33m r ActionComedyThrillerCrime

#111 of 148 films from 2001 #1617 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ronny Yu ยท Written by Stel Pavlou

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Overview

An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is soon entangled in a web of deceit.

Cast

Samuel L. Jacksonas Elmo McElroy
Robert Carlyleas Felix DeSouza
Emily Mortimeras Dakota Parker
Meat Loafas The Lizard
Rhys Ifansas Iki
Sean Pertweeas Detective Virgil Kane
Ricky Tomlinsonas Leopold Durant
Michael Starkeas Arthur
Anna Keaveneyas Shirley DeSouza
Paul Barberas Frederick
Stephen Waltersas Blowfish
Nigel Whitmeyas L.A. Highway Patrol
Mac McDonaldas Mr. Davidson
Michael J. Reynoldsas Mr. Escobar

Facts

Release dateDecember 7, 2001
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” shorter as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$27,000,000
Box office$12,881,605 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0227984

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Questions

How long is The 51st State?
The 51st State runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is The 51st State worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 700 votes, which places it #111 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 26%) and #1617 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The 51st State?
The 51st State was directed by Ronny Yu. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fearless (2006), Bride of Chucky (1998), Freddy vs. Jason (2003).
Who stars in The 51st State?
Samuel L. Jackson as Elmo McElroy; Robert Carlyle as Felix DeSouza; Emily Mortimer as Dakota Parker; Meat Loaf as The Lizard; Rhys Ifans as Iki; Sean Pertwee as Detective Virgil Kane.
What is The 51st State rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The 51st State?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16937.

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