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Stand Up Guys is a american film of genre Drama directed by Fisher Stevens released in USA on 1 february 2013 with Al Pacino
Stand Up Guys (2013)
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Add to a movie listStand Up Guys is a 2012 American crime comedy film directed by Fisher Stevens and starring Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, and Alan Arkin. The film was released in North America on February 1, 2013. Stand up guy is an American phrase meaning a loyal and reliable friend.
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Released from prison after serving 28 years, Val reunites with his old friend and partner Doc. Doc has been ordered by mob boss Claphands to kill Val as soon as he gets out. One of the first things Val wants is to visit a local brothel, which is run by Wendy. After Val is unable to perform, he and Doc break into a drugstore where Val consumes a larger dose of Viagra than what is prescribed. After a return to the brothel, Val tells Doc that he's ready to party. They go to a club, where Val shares an intimate dance with a younger woman.Actors
Al Pacino
(Valentine "Val")
Christopher Walken
(Doc)
Alan Arkin
(Richard Hirsch)
Julianna Margulies
(Nina Hirsch)
Katheryn Winnick
(Oxana)
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