description The 51st State Overview
The 51st State is a 2001 action comedy film centering on an American chemist’s arrival in Britain. He intends to sell a potent drug formula, but quickly finds himself embroiled in a complex conspiracy involving deception and multiple individuals. The narrative involves Samuel L. Jackson as the central figure navigating this dangerous situation.
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info The 51st State Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2001 |
help The 51st State FAQ
Why is The 51st State also called Formula 51?
The 51st State was the original UK title, while Formula 51 was used for the film's international release in places including the United States. Both titles refer to the same 2001 action comedy directed by Ronny Yu.
Who plays the chemist in The 51st State?
Samuel L. Jackson plays Elmo McElroy, an American chemist who travels to Britain to sell a powerful drug formula. Robert Carlyle plays Felix DeSouza, the Liverpool local caught up in the deal.
Where is The 51st State set?
Much of the story takes place in Liverpool, where Elmo's drug deal becomes entangled with gangsters, betrayal, and rival buyers. The film uses the contrast between an American chemist and British criminal culture as a central source of its comedy.
Is The 51st State a comedy or a crime thriller?
It mixes action comedy with crime-thriller elements, including a drug formula, armed criminals, and a conspiracy. The 2001 film runs for roughly 92 minutes and also stars Emily Mortimer and Meat Loaf.
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