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Red Zone (2003)
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Original name: Pledge of Allegiance
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
Mac and his high school gangster buddies try to take over the world of sports betting in a city filled with crime, prostitution and gambling. When the Mafia gets involved, they do whatever it takes to keep these tough young-bloods off their turf.
Style:
captivating, psychological, tense, suspense, exciting, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful
Plot:
gambling, casino, high school, gangster, ambition, sport team, buddies, football, friendship, rivalry, mafia, danger, youth, friends, high school life, partner, dishonesty, unlikely criminals, police officer, empire, crime, crimes
Time:
21st century, contemporary
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