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Suicide Kings is a 1997 American crime film directed by Peter O'Fallon. It stars Christopher Walken as Charlie Barret, a former mob boss kidnapped and held by a group of wealthy, desperate young men. The plot develops through their attempts to use the kidnapping to obtain ransom money, while the balance of control shifts between the imprisoned gangster and his captors.
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What is Suicide Kings about?
Suicide Kings follows a group of wealthy young men who kidnap former mob boss Charlie Barret. They hope to use him to obtain ransom money, but their plan becomes increasingly dangerous and unstable.
Who plays Charlie Barret in Suicide Kings?
Christopher Walken plays Charlie Barret, the former mob boss at the center of the kidnapping. The 1997 American crime film also stars Henry Thomas, Sean Patrick Flanery, and Denis Leary.
Who directed Suicide Kings?
Suicide Kings was directed by Peter O'Fallon. It was released in 1997 as a crime thriller built around a kidnapping and ransom scheme.
Why do the young men kidnap Charlie Barret?
They kidnap Charlie to force a ransom payment that they believe can solve their urgent personal problems. Once he is captive, he uses his experience and control of the situation to turn the group against itself.
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