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Layer Cake (2004)

โ€œThe art of good business is being a good middleman.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 2,476 votes 1h 45m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#63 of 179 films from 2004 #714 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Matthew Vaughn ยท Written by J.J. Connolly

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Overview

When a seemingly straight-forward drug deal goes awry, XXXX has to break his die-hard rules and turn up the heat, not only to outwit the old regime and come out on top, but to save his own skin...

Cast

Daniel Craigas XXXX
Sienna Milleras Tammy
Tom Hardyas Clarkie
Colm Meaneyas Gene
George Harrisas Morty
Sally Hawkinsas Slasher
Kenneth Cranhamas Jimmy Price
Jamie Foremanas Duke
Michael Gambonas Eddie Temple
Ben Whishawas Sidney
Dragan Miฤ‡anoviฤ‡as Dragan
Stephen Waltersas Shanks
Louis Emerickas Trevor
Dexter Fletcheras Cody

Facts

Release dateSeptember 30, 2004
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$6,500,000
Box office$11,900,000 (1.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0375912

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Questions

How long is Layer Cake?
Layer Cake runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Layer Cake worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 2,476 votes, which places it #63 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 65%) and #714 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Layer Cake?
Layer Cake was directed by Matthew Vaughn. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015), X-Men: First Class (2011), Stardust (2007).
Who stars in Layer Cake?
Daniel Craig as XXXX; Sienna Miller as Tammy; Tom Hardy as Clarkie; Colm Meaney as Gene; George Harris as Morty; Sally Hawkins as Slasher.
What is Layer Cake rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Layer Cake?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9705.

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