The Lookout

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The Lookout

"Whoever has the money has the power."

2007

1h 39m

6.7(659 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Overview

Chris is a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. As he tries to maintain a normal life, he takes a job as a janitor at a bank, where he ultimately finds himself caught up in a planned heist.

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Cast & Crew

36 members

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Chris Pratt

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Jeff Daniels

Lewis

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Matthew Goode

Gary Spargo

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Isla Fisher

Luvlee

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Carla Gugino

Janet

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Bruce McGill

Robert Pratt

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Alberta Watson

Barbara Pratt

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Aaron Berg

Cork

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Morgan Kelly

Marty

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Greg Dunham

Bone

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Alex Borstein

Mrs. Lange

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Sergio Di Zio

Deputy Ted

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David Huband

Mr. Tuttle

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Tinsel Korey

Maura

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Suzanne Kelly

Nina

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Brian Edward Roach

Danny

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Martin Roach

Loan Officer

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Ofield Williams

Reggie

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Julie Pederson

Woman in bar

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Stephen Eric McIntyre

Bartender

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Janaya Stephens

Alison Pratt

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Marc Devigne

Cameron Pratt

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Courtney-Jane White

Cameron’s Girlfriend

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Thanya Romero

Maid

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Paul Christie

Jonathan

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Gordie Farrell

Motorcycle couple

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Toni Reimer

Motorcycle couple

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Ted Felbel

Elderly Man with Walker

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Directing

Charles Crossin

Department store clerk

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Crew

Chuck Robinson

Farmer on Thresher

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Kalyn Bomback

Waitress

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John Bluethner

State Trooper

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Leslie Bais

Ted’s Wife

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Harry Nelken

Taxi Driver

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Laura Vandervoort

Kelly

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Tracy Beemer

Woman Reading at Bar (as Tracy McMahon)

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