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The Takeover

The Takeover

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The Takeover

1995

1h 31m

4.0(5 votes)

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Both Danny Stein and Tony Vilachi are drug lords in a struggle to gain control of the same territory. Jonathan and Mickey are ex-cons who come in wearing white hats and attempt to settle the dispute.

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10 featured cast members

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Billy Drago

Billy Drago

Daniel Stein

John Savage

John Savage

Greg

Nick Mancuso

Nick Mancuso

Anthony Vilachi

Eric DaRe

Eric DaRe

Venokur

Cali Timmins

Kathy

David Amos

Jonathan Fitzsimmons

Gene Mitchell

Mickey Lane

Tony Longo

Tony Longo

Waldo

Anita Barone

Anita Barone

Cindy Lane

Manu Tupou

Manu Tupou

Manu

Creative team

Directed by: Troy Cook
Written by: Gene Mitchell
Produced by: Cheryl Cook

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