Layer Cake (2004)
Movie 1h 45m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 2004, Layer Cake sits in the crime, drama and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Matthew Vaughn. The cast includes Tom Hardy, Ben Whishaw and Colm Meaney. The running time is 1h 45m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
When a seemingly straight-forward drug deal goes awry, XXXX has to break his die-hard rules and turn up the heat, not only to outwit the old regime and come out on top, but to save his own skin...
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Cast & crew
- Matthew VaughnDirector
- Tom Hardyas Clarkie
- Ben Whishawas Sidney
- Colm Meaneyas Gene
- Michael Gambonas Eddie Temple
- Kenneth Cranhamas Jimmy Price
- Jamie Foremanas Duke
- Daniel Craigas XXXX
- Dexter Fletcheras Cody
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Questions about Layer Cake
- What genre is Layer Cake?
- Layer Cake is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in Layer Cake?
- Tom Hardy, Ben Whishaw, Colm Meaney, Michael Gambon, Kenneth Cranham appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Layer Cake?
- Matthew Vaughn directed Layer Cake.
- How long is Layer Cake?
- Layer Cake runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- Is Layer Cake worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Layer Cake?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
