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Men of Means
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Men of Means

1999-05-25 · 80 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Action

In a world where two men in close proximity will eventually draw guns, Rico "BULLET" Burke finds himself at a crossroads. Having long ago ruined his brilliant collegiate football career through his own folly, Rico must now decide whether to continue in complacent servitude as the collection muscle for a vicious Brooklyn mobster, or to put behind him the vagaries of his youth and look for that window of opportunity that will provide a better life for him and his wholly dependant brother Joey.

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Directors
George Mendeluk
Production companies
Saban Entertainment, Producers Network Associates
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael ParéMichael ParéRico 'Bullet' Burke
Kaela DobkinCleo Simms
Austin PendletonAustin PendletonJerry Trask
Tony CucciTony CucciAngelo
Todd BakerYoung Patrolman

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