Crimewave

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Theatrical - Wide 1986-04-25

Cast Louise Lasser Paul Smith Brion James Sheree Wilson
Directed by Sam Raimi
Written by Ethan Coen Joel Coen Sam Raimi

Genres: Comedy Crime

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Synopsis

A pair of whacked-out cartoon-like exterminator/hitmen kill the owner of a burglar-alarm company, and stalk the partner who hired them, his wife, and a nerd framed for the murder, who tells the story in flashback from the electric chair.

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