Smokin' Aces

"Nobody gets away clean."

Jan 26 2007 R 1h 49m
Action, Comedy, Crime

When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he's no longer breathing.

Plot

Mob boss Primo Sparazza has taken out a hefty contract on Buddy "Aces" Israel, a sleazy magician who has agreed to turn state's evidence against the Vegas mob. The FBI, sensing a chance to use this small-time con to bring down big-target Sparazza, places Aces into protective custody-under the supervision of two agents dispatched to Aces' Lake Tahoe hideout. When the word of the price on Aces' head spreads into the community of ex-cons and cons-to-be, it entices bounty hunters, thugs-for-hire, deadly vixens and double-crossing mobsters to join in the hunt. With all eyes on Tahoe, this rogues' gallery collides in a comic race to hit the jackpot and rub out Aces.

Written by

Joe Carnahan

Directed by

Joe Carnahan

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom, France

Production Companies

Scion Films, Relativity Media, StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins total

Scores
# of Votes
156,224
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
45
Popularity
NA