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"The easy part is surviving the mob. The hard part is surviving the friendship."

2001

1h 35m

5.8(210 votes)

Comedy

Crime

Drama

Overview

Two aspiring boxers and lifelong friends get involved in a money-laundering scheme through a low-level organized crime group.

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Artisan Entertainment

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Vince Vaughn

Vince Vaughn

Ricky Slade

Jon Favreau

Jon Favreau

Bobby

Sean Combs

Sean Combs

Ruiz

Famke Janssen

Famke Janssen

Jessica

Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Max

Faizon Love

Faizon Love

Horrace

David O'Hara

David O'Hara

The Welshman

Vincent Pastore

Vincent Pastore

Jimmy

Jenteal

Jenteal

Wendy

Makenzie Vega

Makenzie Vega

Chloe

Creative team

Directed by: Jon Favreau
Written by: Jon Favreau
Produced by: Jon Favreau
Vince Vaughn

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