Just Play Dead

Movie

Thriller

When wealthy criminal mastermind Jack Wolfe is cornered by the Feds, he plans to fake his own death and claim the $30 million life insurance payout with his “grieving” wife Nora, while framing her surfer lover Chad for his murder. But Nora is cooking up a scheme of her own: kill Jack for real, frame Chad and keep the fortune for herself. As lies unravel, Nora and Jack scramble to outsmart one another, leaving one burning question: who will come out on top in this twisted game of life and death?

Dan Gordon Writer Martin Campbell Director

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Quick facts

IMDb
tt36948232
Language
English
Studio
Head Gear Films, Gemstone film, Highland Film Group

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson Jack Wolfe Eva Green Eva Green Nora Wolfe María Pedraza María Pedraza Bianca

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Frequently asked questions

What is Just Play Dead about?
When wealthy criminal mastermind Jack Wolfe is cornered by the Feds, he plans to fake his own death and claim the $30 million life insurance payout with his “grieving” wife Nora, while framing her surfer lover Chad for his murder. But Nora is cooking up a scheme of her own: kill Jack for real, frame Chad and keep the fortune for herself. As lies unravel, Nora and Jack scramble to outsmart one another, leaving one burning question: who will come out on top in this twisted game of life and death?
Who directed Just Play Dead?
Just Play Dead was directed by Martin Campbell.
Who stars in Just Play Dead?
Just Play Dead stars Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green, María Pedraza.
Where can I watch Just Play Dead?
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