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American Animals

American Animals

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Lexington, Kentucky, 2004. Four young men attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in the history of the United States.Lexington, Kentucky, 2004. Four young men attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in the history of the United States.

June 1, 2018 · Directed by Bart Layton

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Runtime1h 57m
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Feels like1h 45m
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Cast & crew

Evan Peters
Warren Lipka
Barry Keoghan
Spencer Reinhard
Blake Jenner
Chas Allen
Jared Abrahamson
Eric Borsuk
Ann Dowd
Betty Jean 'BJ' Gooch
Gary Basaraba
Warren Lipka Senior
Udo Kier
Mr. Van Der Hoek
Wayne Duvall
Bill Welton
Whitney Goin
Mrs. Allen
Lara Grice
Mrs. Lipka
Robert C. Treveiler
Mr. Reinhard
Jane McNeill
Mrs. Reinhard

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