Middle Men

Middle Men

6.5IMDb Score
Released:2009-05-17
Duration:105 min
Director:George Gallo
Actors:Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, Gabriel Macht, James Caan, Jacinda Barrett
Production:Paramount Pictures, Mallick Media, Oxymoron Entertainment, Middle Pictures

Overview:

Chronicles Jack Harris, one of the pioneers of internet commerce, as he wrestles with his morals and struggles not to drown in a sea of conmen, mobsters, drug addicts, and pornstars.

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