The 51st State(2001)
“Nice wheels. Dirty deals. And one mean mother in a kilt.”
Overview
An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is soon entangled in a web of deceit.
Director
Ronny Yu
Studio
Alliance Atlantis
Budget
$27M
Revenue
$13M
Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as Elmo McElroy
Robert Carlyle
as Felix DeSouza
Emily Mortimer
as Dakota Parker
Meat Loaf
as The Lizard
Rhys Ifans
as Iki
Sean Pertwee
as Detective Virgil Kane
Ricky Tomlinson
as Leopold Durant
Michael Starke
as Arthur
Anna Keaveney
as Shirley DeSouza
Paul Barber
as Frederick
Stephen Walters
as Blowfish
Nigel Whitmey
as L.A. Highway Patrol
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$27M
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
Alliance Atlantis • Fifty First Films • Focus Films
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Where can I watch The 51st State?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The 51st State (2001).
What is The 51st State about?▼
An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is soon entangled in a web of deceit.
Who directed The 51st State?▼
The 51st State was directed by Ronny Yu and released in 2001. It is a thriller, action, comedy, crime film.
How long is The 51st State?▼
The 51st State has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in The 51st State?▼
The cast of The 51st State includes Samuel L. Jackson as Elmo McElroy, Robert Carlyle as Felix DeSouza, Emily Mortimer as Dakota Parker, Meat Loaf as The Lizard, Rhys Ifans as Iki and more.
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