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The American Trap
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The American Trap

2008-05-16 · 110 min · ★ 4.7

Drama · Thriller

The world is still reeling from the assassination of JFK - but has yet to lose his kid brother Bobby. In the midst of all this, a reluctant hero by the name of Lucien Rivard becomes enmeshed in a web of global political intrigue and corruption.

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Directors
Charles Binamé
Production companies
Aetios Productions
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rémy GirardRémy GirardLucien Rivard
Gérard DarmonGérard DarmonPaul Mondolini
Colm FeoreColm FeoreMaurice Bishop
Joe CobdenJoe CobdenJeffrey Cohen
Janet LaneJanet LaneRose Cheramie
Tony CalabrettaTony CalabrettaJack Ruby
Serge HoudeSerge HoudeDEA Agent Thompson
Dino TavaroneDino TavaroneCarlos Marcello
Jeff BoudreaultJeff BoudreaultMichel Caron
Denis GravereauxMichel Victor Mertz
Matt BoylanBobby Kennedy
Bill LakeBill LakeEdgar Hoover
James C. BradfordJohn L. McClellan
Manuel TadrosManuel TadrosJoseph Valachi
Philip RiccioPhilip RiccioLee Harvey Oswald
Sean BrisonEdward James Walen
Jack RubyJack RubySelf (archive footage)

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