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Play Dead (2009)

R · 2009-09-22 · 1h 28m · EN
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He just wants to leave. The mob just wants him dead. And he thought show business was murder...

The story is about Ronnie Reno, a former TV action star in need of a comeback. After a failed audition, he ends up snowbound in a remote town in Nevada overrun with meth dealers including Merle and their dimwitted henchman. After Reno finds the body of a dead DEA agent, he reunites with his former co-stars including Devon in order to save the town and himself.

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Shem BittermanWriterJason WilesDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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Chris KleinChris KleinRonnie RenoFred DurstFred DurstLedgeJake BuseyJake BuseyMerle JonesMichael BeachMichael BeachDevonPaul FrancisPaul FrancisRay JonesDean DelrayDean DelrayEddie ColeMarissa MayMarissa MayAyda FieldSasha AlexanderSasha AlexanderCarol Anne

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Comedy · AdventureDialogue densityComedyPacingAction · ShortDirector preference136835Actor preference46307 · 22750 · 26530Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Play Dead

What is Play Dead about?

The story is about Ronnie Reno, a former TV action star in need of a comeback. After a failed audition, he ends up snowbound in a remote town in Nevada overrun with meth dealers including Merle and their dimwitted henchman. After Reno finds the body of a dead DEA agent, he reunites with his former co-stars including Devon in order to save the town and himself.

How long is Play Dead?

Play Dead has a runtime of 88 minutes.