The Set Up
1995·Movie
4.9
About
Charlie Thorpe, a security systems expert, gets caught during a robbery. When he is released from jail he is hired by a bank owner to design a fool proof system during the refurbishing of a bank. But shortly after it's finished he is blackmailed into cracking the security.
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Questions about The Set Up
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Is The Set Up worth watching?
35
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Set Up rated?
R
It's rated R in the United States.
How long is The Set Up?
1 h 33 min
The Set Up runs 1 h 33 min.
What language is The Set Up in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch The Set Up?
4
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What tropes does The Set Up use?
All Men Are PervertsBittersweet EndingCareer-Ending InjuryChiaroscuroCrippling the CompetitionThe DeterminatorGory Discretion ShotSports StoriesEven Evil Has StandardsMood WhiplashVomit Discretion ShotScrew This, I'm Outta Here!and 5 more
TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Set Up, including All Men Are Perverts, Bittersweet Ending, Career-Ending Injury.