No Sudden Move

No Sudden Move

Year: 2021

Runtime: 90 min

Language: English

Director: Steven Soderbergh

DramaThrillerCrime

In 1950s Detroit, a group of small-time criminals are offered a seemingly simple robbery. However, the job quickly becomes complicated, plunging them into the city's dangerous criminal underworld. As they try to complete their assignment, they find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal, uncovering dark secrets and confronting the racial and social tensions that define the era. Their desperate search for answers reveals a far more complex and dangerous conspiracy than they initially imagined.

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1

Curt Goynes' Desperation

In 1950s Detroit, gangster Curt Goynes finds himself in dire need of cash to escape the city. His desperation leads him to become involved in a dangerous blackmail scheme.

1950s Detroit
2

The Blackmail Scheme Begins

Curt teams up with fellow gangsters Ronald Russo and Charley to execute a blackmail scheme. They are recruited by Doug Jones to hold an accountant's family hostage to retrieve a crucial document.

3

The Accountant's Dilemma

The gang arrives at the home of the accountant, Matt, where they demand he retrieves an important document from his workplace. However, upon discovering that the safe is empty, Matt brings back counterfeit documents, complicating their plan.

Matt's home
4

Charley's Fatal Decision

As tensions rise, Charley prepares to kill Matt's family to eliminate witnesses. In a shocking twist, Curt, against his better judgement, shoots and kills Charley, preventing further bloodshed.

Matt's home
5

Curt and Ronald's Deception

After Charley's death, Doug orders Curt to dispose of Matt's family, but he and Ronald instruct the family to claim that Charley acted alone. This act raises the suspicion of Detective Joe Finney, complicating their situation.

6

The Search for the Genuine Document

In a bid to retrieve the real document, Curt, Ronald, and Matt visit Matt's boss. They uncover plans for a new car part, which sets off a chain of events putting their lives in jeopardy.

7

A Deadly Bounty

Curt and Ronald discover they have become targets with a bounty placed on their heads. In a desperate move, they set a meeting with mob boss Frank Capelli, who has personal ties to Ronald.

8

The Fatal Confrontation

During a tense meeting, Curt realizes that the document they seek holds far more value than anticipated. In a tragic turn, Frank attempts to use Doug against them, resulting in Doug's death.

9

The Deal with Naysmith

Curt and Ronald contact Naysmith from Studebaker Automobiles, agreeing to sell the document for $125K. However, their pursuit of money leads to further chaos as Frank's wife, Vanessa, decides to kill him and keep the money.

10

The Encounter with Mr. Big

Ronald and Curt confront Matt's boss to trace the document's ownership, leading them to Mr. Big, who offers $375K for the catalytic converter plans. Their hopes for wealth heighten, but danger looms.

Downtown Hotel
11

Betrayals Unfold

Following their encounter with Mr. Big, Ronald and Curt plan to split their newfound wealth. However, their plans are interrupted by Watkins and his crew, who complicate their situation further.

12

Curt's Captivity

Watkins apprehends Curt at gunpoint after Ronald is allowed to leave with a bigger sum from the deal. The tension escalates as Detective Finney and his men confront Watkins outside the hotel.

Downtown Hotel
13

Vanessa's Treachery

In a gripping climax, Ronald attempts to escape with Vanessa, but she betrays him in a desperate bid for money. As she flees, a police officer intercepts her, creating more chaos.

14

Final Deceptions

Detective Finney secretly returns the funds to Mr. Big, including the bribe from Watkins. Curtis is left with a fraction of the original deal, showcasing the intricate web of deception surrounding them.

Last Updated: November 03, 2024 at 20:50

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