In 1957, Director SIDNEY LUMET made his explosive debut with the crime drama classic 12 ANGRY MEN. Exactly 50 years later, after dozens of critically acclaimed feature films to his name, he dropped one final stick of cinematic dynamite into theaters: BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD -- a powerful and uncompromising thriller that never lets up. It features great acting all around, including one of PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN'S best performances (and that's saying something!).

Incredibly, Lumet was 83 at the time of the movie’s release in 2007. His direction is bold and confident. It’s one final masterclass in filmmaking from a true legend. And it shows that age is just a number!
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Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)
Produced by ThinkFilm
Directed by Sidney Lumet
Written by Kelly Masterson
Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Marisa Tomei and Albert Finney

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