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Alex Cross

Movie·2012·Action, Thriller, Crime·1h 41m·5.1 (774)·Directed by Rob Cohen

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Alex Cross, a genius homicide detective/psychologist is trying to clean up the mean streets of Detroit while keeping his family out of the line of fire. As he mulls over accepting a job with the FBI, he is told that a friend has been murdered and he vows to track down the killer. Soon, he and his team are forced to match wits with a psychotic contract killer, who displays a disturbing commitment towards seeing his job through.

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Tyler PerryTyler PerryDr. Alex CrossEdward BurnsEdward BurnsTommy KaneMatthew FoxMatthew FoxPicassoRachel NicholsRachel NicholsMonica AsheCarmen EjogoCarmen EjogoMaria CrossJean RenoJean RenoGilles MercierJohn C. McGinleyJohn C. McGinleyRichard BrookwellGiancarlo EspositoGiancarlo EspositoDaramus Holiday

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