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The 51st State

"Nice wheels. Dirty deals. And one mean mother in a kilt."

December 7, 2001 1h 33m 6.1/10 (647 votes)

Originally released in 2001. The 51st State is a thriller/action film. directed by Ronny Yu.

Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, and Emily Mortimer

Synopsis

An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is soon entangled in a web of deceit.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 7, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (647 votes)
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Budget $27M Production budget
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Box Office $12.9M 0.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$27,000,000
Revenue
$12,881,605

Production Companies

  • Alliance Atlantis
  • Fifty First Films
  • Focus Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The 51st State about?

An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is soon entangled in a web of deceit.

Who directed The 51st State?

The 51st State was directed by Ronny Yu.

How long is The 51st State?

The 51st State has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was The 51st State released?

The 51st State was released on December 7, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The 51st State?

The main cast of The 51st State includes Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Meat Loaf, Rhys Ifans.

Is The 51st State worth watching?

The 51st State has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 647 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.