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Set in Los Angeles 1980, the film will chart how a single crime weaves together the lives of a TV host, his restless wife, a country music idol, two small-time crooks and an ex-con, all of whom are chasing the promise of a better life.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Like his onscreen partner, Thomas was a small-time TV veteran with credits on Toma, Starsky and Hutch, and Wonder Woman, among others.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Chemical Analyst is a small-time, independent dealer who supplies powerful drugs without a cartel or gang for support.
—Matt Richtel, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The proceeds paid off the loss of the second smuggle and, crucially, fulfilled the original trio’s obligations to the small-time dealer who had fronted them the cash to buy The Escape in return for a commitment to two successful smuggles.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Like his onscreen partner, Thomas was a small-time TV veteran with credits on Toma, Starsky and Hutch, and Wonder Woman, among others.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Chemical Analyst is a small-time, independent dealer who supplies powerful drugs without a cartel or gang for support.
—Matt Richtel, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The proceeds paid off the loss of the second smuggle and, crucially, fulfilled the original trio’s obligations to the small-time dealer who had fronted them the cash to buy The Escape in return for a commitment to two successful smuggles.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Small-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-time. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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