

Down with the King
2021-07-07 · 100 min · ★ 5.8
Sent to the Berkshires to focus on his next album, disillusioned rap star Money Merc abruptly announces his retirement on Twitter. After Merc's announcement, his manager rushes to the countryside to lure him back into the music industry.
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- Diego Ongaro
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- United States of America
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Freddie GibbsMercury 'Money Merc' Maxwell
Bob TarasukBob
Jamie NeumannMichaele
David KrumholtzPaul
Sharon WashingtonDarlene
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