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Down Time

2001-01-14 · 90 min · ★ 3.8

Crime · Drama

Slim Williams, a small-time dealer, is poised to make his big score with his partner Paulie. But the easy deal becomes a nightmare when Slim is caught in deadly police sting and ends up in a maximum-security penitentiary. Sold out by his partner, Slim is forced to learn the rules of survival behind bars - forget what you know. Inside these walls, there are no laws.

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Directors
Sean Wilson
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Released

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William Van NolandSlim (as William Van Nolan)
Peter QuartaroliPeter QuartaroliPaulie
Sam McBrideSammytown
Joy GarnerGina
James Anthony CottonJames Anthony CottonKC
Kevon KaneRJ
David FineDavid FineEddie the Pimp
David BerksonHillbilly
David CordoniDavid CordoniFrank
Lory-Michael Ringuette

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