King's Ransom (2005)
Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife's plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well.
Top billed cast
Anthony AndersonMalcolm King
Jay MohrCorey
Kellita SmithRenee King
Brooke D'OrsayBrooke Mayo
Donald FaisonAndre
Christian PotenzaOfficer Holland
Glenn BangPeking Palace Employee
Regina HallPeaches Clarke
Nicole Ari ParkerAngela Drake
Loretta DevineMiss Gladys
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