Layer Cake (2004)

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When a seemingly straight-forward drug deal goes awry, XXXX has to break his die-hard rules and turn up the heat, not only to outwit the old regime and come out on top, but to save his own skin...

Director: Matthew Vaughn
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ilan Eshkeri, Lisa Gerrard
Cinematography: Ben Davis
Editing: Jon Harris
Production: Marv
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Română
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: en

Themes

Gripping Violent Crime, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare

Keywords

london, england, based on novel or book, drug smuggling, hitman, kidnapping, gangster, drug trafficking, ecstasy, cocaine, drug mule, mission of murder, murder, cafe, biting, rooftop

Trailer

Layer Cake Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Layer Cake about?
When a seemingly straight-forward drug deal goes awry, XXXX has to break his die-hard rules and turn up the heat, not only to outwit the old regime and come out on top, but to save his own skin...
Who directed Layer Cake?
Layer Cake was directed by Matthew Vaughn.
Who stars in Layer Cake?
Layer Cake stars Daniel Craig, Sienna Miller, Tom Hardy, Colm Meaney, George Harris, Sally Hawkins.
How long is Layer Cake?
Layer Cake has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Layer Cake?
Layer Cake is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
What is the budget of Layer Cake?
Layer Cake had a budget of $7M.
How much did Layer Cake gross?
Layer Cake grossed $12M worldwide.
Where was Layer Cake produced?
Layer Cake was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Layer Cake?
The themes of Layer Cake include: Gripping Violent Crime, Cold-Blooded Hitman and Contracts, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Human Trafficking Nightmare.