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Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)

โ€œBorn 2 the life. True 2 the code. Bad 2 the bone.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 1,076 votes 1h 41m r ActionDramaCrime

#112 of 156 films from 2003 #1621 of 2168 in action

Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak ยท Written by John O'Brien, Channing Gibson

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Overview

Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony's daughter and holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, Tony's lost the diamonds as well. As he frantically searches for his daughter and the jewels, Tony pairs with a high-kicking government agent who once worked with Ling and seeks revenge on him.

Cast

Jet Lias Su
DMXas Anthony Fait
Kelly Huas Sona
Anthony Andersonas Tommy
Tom Arnoldas Archie
Mark Dacascosas Yao Ling
Gabrielle Unionas Daria
Sean Coryas Willy Chickens
Michael Jaceas Odion
Drag-Onas Miles
Paige Hurdas Vanessa
Paolo Segantias Christophe
Ron Yuanas Laser Tech
Woon Young Parkas Bald Enforcer

Facts

Release dateFebruary 28, 2003
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) โ€” about the same as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$25,000,000
Box office$56,500,000 (2.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0306685

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Questions

How long is Cradle 2 the Grave?
Cradle 2 the Grave runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Cradle 2 the Grave worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 1,076 votes, which places it #112 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 29%) and #1621 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Cradle 2 the Grave?
Cradle 2 the Grave was directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Romeo Must Die (2000), Exit Wounds (2001), Doom (2005).
Who stars in Cradle 2 the Grave?
Jet Li as Su; DMX as Anthony Fait; Kelly Hu as Sona; Anthony Anderson as Tommy; Tom Arnold as Archie; Mark Dacascos as Yao Ling.
What is Cradle 2 the Grave rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cradle 2 the Grave?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17993.

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