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The Takeover
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The Takeover

1995-01-01 · 91 min · ★ 4.0

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Both Danny Stein and Tony Vilachi are drug lords in a struggle to gain control of the same territory. Jonathan and Mickey are ex-cons who come in wearing white hats and attempt to settle the dispute.

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Directors
Troy Cook
Production companies
Artist View Entertainment, Takeover Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Billy DragoBilly DragoDaniel Stein
John SavageJohn SavageGreg
Nick MancusoNick MancusoAnthony Vilachi
Eric DaReEric DaReVenokur
Cali TimminsKathy
David AmosJonathan Fitzsimmons
Gene MitchellMickey Lane
Tony LongoTony LongoWaldo
Anita BaroneAnita BaroneCindy Lane
Manu TupouManu TupouManu
Greg LewisGreg LewisVic
Sam ScarberD.E. Moore
James A. Donzell-
Arlene RodriguezBrandi
Lou CassLou CassHenchman
Freddy WaffAnthony

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