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Crank (2006)

โ€œThere are a thousand ways to raise your adrenaline. Today, Chev Chelios will need every single one.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 4,383 votes 1h 28m r ActionThrillerCrime

#86 of 217 films from 2006 #883 of 2168 in action

Directed by Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine ยท Written by Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine

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Overview

Chev Chelios, a hit man wanting to go straight, lets his latest target slip away. Then he awakes the next morning to a phone call that informs him he has been poisoned and has only an hour to live unless he keeps adrenaline coursing through his body while he searches for an antidote.

Cast

Jason Stathamas Chev
Amy Smartas Eve
Jose Pablo Cantilloas Verona
Efren Ramirezas Kaylo
Dwight Yoakamas Doc Miles
Carlos Sanzas Carlito
Reno Wilsonas Orlando
Edi Gathegias Haitian Cabbie
Glenn Howertonas Hospital Doctor
Jay Xcalaas Alex
Keone Youngas Don Kim
Valarie Rae Milleras Chocolate
Yousuf Azamias Arab Cabbie
Laurent Schwaaras Man in Garage

Facts

Release dateAugust 31, 2006
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) โ€” shorter as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$42,900,000 (3.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0479884

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Questions

How long is Crank?
Crank runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Crank worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 4,383 votes, which places it #86 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 61%) and #883 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Crank?
Crank was directed by Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Crank: High Voltage (2009), Gamer (2009), The Vatican Tapes (2015).
Who stars in Crank?
Jason Statham as Chev; Amy Smart as Eve; Jose Pablo Cantillo as Verona; Efren Ramirez as Kaylo; Dwight Yoakam as Doc Miles; Carlos Sanz as Carlito.
What is Crank rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Crank?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/221.

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