Masterminds (2013 film)

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Masterminds
Directed byDavid Keary
Produced byDavid Keary
Starring Tila Tequila
Nick Hogan
Tray Chaney
CinematographyLou Chanatry
Edited by Carmel Juneau
Music byJohn Billings
Distributed byGreen Apple Entertainment
Release date
  • May 28, 2013 (2013-05-28)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Masterminds is a direct to DVD film starring Tila Tequila, Nick Hogan, and Tray Chaney directed by David Keary.

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Plot summary

When a businessman's plot to steal from criminals goes south, he learns that he stole from the wrong guy, and when a dangerous drug cartel shows up, all hell breaks loose. A businessman (Trey Chaney) uses his nightclub to target criminals for theft, but gets double crossed by his long-suffering girlfriend (Tila "Tequila" Nguyen) after using her as the bait. [1]

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References

  1. "Masterminds The Movie Synopsis".