Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

"No one was supposed to get hurt."

Oct 26 2007 R 1h 57m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

When two brothers organize the robbery of their parents' jewelry store, the job goes horribly wrong, triggering a series of events that send them and their family hurtling towards a shattering climax.

Plot

Needing extra cash, two brothers conspire to pull off the perfect, victimless crime. No guns, no violence, no problem. But when an accomplice ignores the rules and crosses the line, his actions trigger a series of events in which no one is left unscathed.

Written by

Kelly Masterson

Directed by

Sidney Lumet

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Funky Buddha Productions, Unity Productions, Linsefilm, Capitol Films, Michael Cerenzie Productions

Languages

English

Awards

17 wins & 28 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
119,054
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
86
Popularity
NA