Pawn

A man recently released from prison attempts to reunite with his family, but a meeting at a diner turns into a violent crisis. Three gunmen initiate a robbery at the establishment, which is secretly a front for the mafia. The situation quickly escalates into a hostage standoff involving local police, federal agents, and organized crime.

Directed by David A. Armstrong, this crime thriller was the first of two listed films in his directorial career. The screenplay was written by Jay Anthony White and produced by Brad Luff, Jeff Most, and Michael Chiklis. The ensemble cast features Sean Faris, Forest Whitaker, Nikki Reed, Ray Liotta, Michael Chiklis, and Jonathan Bennett.

Produced in the United States by companies including Imprint Entertainment and Most Films, the movie had a budget of 83 million USD. Audience reception has been mixed, with a rating of 5.7/10 based on 7,700 votes on IMDb and a score of 5.5/10 from 199 votes on TMDB.