Middle Men

~Business is a lot like sex ... getting in is easy, pulling out is hard.

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2009-05-17
Budget: $22000000
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 105 min

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