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Sleight of Hand (2002)
When a rich girl catches a pickpocket in the act, she raises the stakes by making him a very interesting proposition.
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When a rich girl catches a pickpocket in the act, she raises the stakes by making him a very interesting proposition.
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Genre:Crime, Romance
Written By:Carlos V. Gutierrez
In Theaters:1/2/2002
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Runtime:7 minutes
Studio:Lazarus Productions
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