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A Matter of Principal

2003-01-24 · 17 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Thriller · Drama

A retired hitman returns to rescue a kidnapped girl.

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Directors
Jeffrey Goodman
Production companies
Another Level Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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William MakozakQuarry
Randall BosleyRandall BosleyHarry
Jenna BariJules
Nathan OsgoodLouis
Amanda ReedAmanda ReedCindy

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