Nobody gets away clean.|Dec. 09, 2006|United Kingdom | France | United States|109 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Comedy;Crime;Thriller
Description: Smokin’ Aces (2006) is an action-packed crime thriller set in Lake Tahoe. The story revolves around Buddy “Aces” Israel, a Las Vegas magician and aspiring gangster, who is hiding in a hotel with his entourage. His agent, Morris Mecklen, negotiates an immunity deal with FBI Deputy Director Stanley Locke. Meanwhile, FBI agents Richard Messner and Donald Carruthers discover that mob boss Primo Sparazza has placed a $1 million bounty on Israel, demanding his heart be delivered by a mysterious assassin known as The Swede.
A group of assassins, including master of disguise Lazlo Soot, hitwomen Sharice Watters and Georgia Sykes, mercenary Pasquale Acosta, and the violent Tremor brothers, Darwin, Jeeves, and Lester, all converge to claim the prize. Locke sends Messner and Carruthers to secure Israel once the deal is finalized. Simultaneously, bail bondsmen Jack Dupree, “Pistol” Pete Deeks, and Hollis Elmore are tasked with apprehending Israel. However, the Tremor brothers ambush the bondsmen, leaving only Elmore alive.
As the chaos unfolds, Carruthers faces Acosta in a deadly elevator confrontation, resulting in both being fatally wounded. Meanwhile, Soot infiltrates the penthouse by posing as one of Israel’s men. Israel’s second-in-command, Sir Ivy, discovers Israel’s plan to betray him and attempts to kill him. The film is a gripping tale of betrayal, deception, and violent pursuits.
Cast director: Joe Carnahan
Cast actor: Ryan Reynolds, Jeremy Piven, Ray Liotta, Alicia Keys, Andy García, Common, Martin Henderson, Taraji P. Henson, Ben Affleck, Peter Berg
Original name: Smokin’ Aces