City of Ghosts
A con man who is on the run from law enforcement in the U.S. travels to Cambodia to collect his share in an insurance scam but discovers more than he bargained for.
Release Year
2002
Runtime
116 min
Audience Score
5.8
Genres
Thriller, Crime
Story Snapshot
A con man who is on the run from law enforcement in the U.S. travels to Cambodia to collect his share in an insurance scam but discovers more than he bargained for.
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City of Ghosts is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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