Oleg Taktarov

N 1992 LA, the situation is tense as it is close to Rodney King's verdict. In this situation, Mercer has just gotten out of prison and is trying to get close to his son Antoine. When Antoine was growing up, he lived with his mother and grandmother. Antoine holds this against Mercer for not being there for him as a father. Now that Antoine's mother is dead, Antoine lives with Mercer. Mercer has been in prison and has a reputation. Therefore, he is doing everything he can to ensure Antoine does not make the same life choices as Mercer. That day, Mercer asks Antoine to get back home after school as the situation can worsen on the streets depending on Rodney King's verdict. In a store nearby, Mercer runs into his boys, who were with him back in his violent days. It is clear Mercer is trying to change and does not want to do anything to put him back in jail. Later, Mercer returns to work, where he gets a second chance at life thanks to his colleague and friend Joe. Simultaneously, a small-time thief, Lowell, and his sons Riggin and Dennis want to rob Pluton Metals, as platinum is much more expensive than gold. A brand-new vault has been installed to store the platinum bars. Both Lowell and Riggin discuss how to break the vault and steal the platinum bars. The first problem is that if anyone presses a panic button inside the security office, the vault gets covered with a steel cap. Unless the LAPD arrives and unlocks it, the vault will be encased. Despite that, Riggin is confident that they can pull off the heist. However, Lowell has never done such a big job, so he fears security. Sadly, Riggin Lowell does not think it's worth the risk. That day, Antoine gets home early and watches the news. During this time, Mercer is at Pluton Metals working when the news breaks out that the police officers in Rodney King's case are found not guilty. The employees of Pluton Metals are asked to get home safely as riots have begun on the streets. At home, Antoine is infuriated listening to the verdict and goes out on the streets. This is the perfect opportunity for Lowell and the gang to pull off the heist, so they prepare the tools to get to Pluton Metal. Since Mercer lives in the hood, he asks Joe if Mercer can bring Antoine to Pluton Metals, as it is safer for him. Joe agrees to give security clearance when Mercer arrives. When Mercer gets home, the riots are aggressive, and Antoine is not home. Worried about Antoine, Mercer searches for Antione on the streets. Mercer runs into his old buddy D-Ville, who gives Mercer a gun for his safety. However, Mercer refuses as he wants nothing to do with his old life. Meanwhile, Lowell and the group have reached the gates of Pluton Metal. The security guard asks Riggin the purpose of the visit. Riggin gets out and uses a Taser on the security guard. The group ties the man to a pole nearby and enters Pluton Metal. What they don't expect is to find someone inside the building. Unfortunately, Joe is in the wrong place at the wrong time as he faces the robbers. When Joe reaches for his gun, one of the thieves fires at Joe. Meanwhile, Mercer finds Antoine and drives him to Pluton Metal. In the car, Mercer tells Antoine that he is scared Antoine will turn into a mini Mercer, especially because Antoine feels deeply about the injustice and racism that is taking place around him. The robbers have begun their plan as they get to the vault. These guys don't know that Joe is still alive. He has activated the panic button. In a hurry, Riggin drives the forklift to stop the steel cap. By then, the cops are alerted. The cops fly through Pluton Metals and don't see any movement, so they head back. Immediately, Joe is found and killed by the robbers. When Riggin drives the forklift, he accidentally runs over Copen's leg. At this time, Riggin is worried about Copen, but Lowell only wants money. So they cut Copen's leg, and Dennis tends to Copen. As Mercer and Antoine drive by, the cops stop them. As they are black, they search them and the car thoroughly while letting white drivers go without asking anything. It is also tough for Mercer to see his son struggling against the cops. Inside Pluton Metals, the robbers have successfully broken the vault and are happy to see the platinum bars. Without knowing what is going on inside, Mercer and Antoine enter the building. Here, the duo splits as Antoine needs to use the washroom. In the washroom, Antoine comes face-to-face with Dennis, who holds a gun. At the same time, Mercer finds Joe dead in the security office. So Mercer grabs a spare weapon and runs, looking for Antoine. Mercer runs into Lowell's men at this time, and they fire at each other. Since Mercer knows the building well, he shuts off the power in that area, forcing the robbers to chase after Mercer cautiously. Luckily, Mercer hurts one of those men and escapes from the other. Now Dennis brings Antoine to his father, Lowell. At this time, Copen is struggling to survive and moaning, which infuriates Lowell. When questioned, Antoine lies to Lowell that he had come looking for his father. Antoine could not go home because the bus lines were cut off. On the same floor, Mercer listens to the conversation. When Copen gets loud, Lowell shoots him dead. Unfortunately, both Dennis and Antoine watch this act. Later, Mercer captures Riggin, tying him up to a railing. The robbers load up the van with platinum but realize that the engine rotor from the van is missing. One of the thieves finds Mercer, and they fight. In the end, Mercer kills the man who falls from the roof right in front of Lowell. Angered by this, Lowell decides to use Antoine to get back at Mercer. After that, Mercer relays everything that has happened to Riggin, who cannot believe Copen is dead. Meanwhile, Lowell uses Antoine by making Antoine speak on the loudspeaker. Now, Lowell asks Mercer to bring Riggin and the rotor to Lowell in exchange for Antoine's life. However, Riggin knows Lowell and warns Mercer that once Lowell gets what he wants, he will kill Antoine and Mercer. Mercer uses Riggin to save Antoine. At the loading docks, Mercer shows up with Riggin. The thieves take the engine rotor. Mercer wants his son Antoine, but Lowell threatens to shoot Antoine. So Mercer picks up the gun and shoots at Lowell first, but Lowell escapes. Mercer, Dennis, Antoine, and Riggin take the opportunity to get inside the van and drive away. Another car is in the building, so Lowell and the other thief chase after them. The annoying thing for Lowell is not that his sons are taken but that the platinum bars are in the van. In the shootout, Dennis is shot and loses a lot of blood. As Mercer is trying to drive to the hospital, Lowell and their partner start shooting at the van. Dennis is now dead. Fuming with anger, Riggin starts shooting at the car his father is in. One of the thieves is dead; however, Lowell fires at Riggin. Unfortunately, Mercer loses balance, and the van topples. When Lowell gets out, he kills Riggin. Next, Lowell is ready to fire at an unharmed Mercer when Antoine shoots Lowell from the back, killing him. Soon after, Antoine is shaking in fear, so Mercer takes away the gun and hugs his son. The father-son duo takes the car and drives away. (thanks to highonfilms)

Six mercenaries are hired by the CIA to abduct the heir to a republic and take out an arms dealer. They get a follow-up mission in Chernobyl but soon find themselves betrayed.

The story opens as two men come through US customs in New York. Oleg (Oleg Taktarov) is taking pictures, and Emil (Karel Roden) is nervous. Oleg is interested in photography and movies, and spouts on to the customs agent. Across town Robert Hawkins (Kelsey Grammer) is arguing with his assistant Cassandra (Kim Cattrall) about his news network, stating that tragedy sells more. Cassandra wants to raise ratings, and they decide to film Detective Eddie Fleming (Robert DeNiro) as he does a stakeout. Eddie is a drunk, but a regular media attraction when sober. Eddie preps for his bust, and Robert's film crew follows the action, but misses the key scene. Oleg goes "shopping" for a camera, then films Emil as they arrive at Milos's (Vladimir Mashkov) apartment to collect their share of a bank job. Milos tells Emil that Oleg got them caught and an argument ensures. Email wants his money, but Milos does not have it. Emil stabs Milos and strangles his wife, while Oleg films and neighbor Daphne (Vera Farmiga) watches, hidden. Emil hears her leaving but cannot stop her. Emil hides the bodies with a "Bohemian BBQ", dousing them in acetone. Fire Marshal Jordy Warsaw (Edward Burns) gets the call for the fire. After subduing a would-be mugger, he arrives at the apartment fire, crossing paths with Eddie. Jordy finds a timer and deduces the fire is a homicide. Daphne tries to flag Jordy down, but the crowd is too big. Emil has Daphne's wallet, and realizes she is in the country illegally. He finds a card for an escort service and calls the number, asking for a Czech girl. He and oleg start learning American values from shows like Rosie O'Donnell and Robert Hawkin's. The hooker arrives, and Emil tries to get information from her, but she knows nothing, and Emil kills her. Jordy and his partner Bobby (John DiResta) return to the fire station and are rebuked by Fire Chief Marshal Declan Duffy (James Handy) for handing evidence to Eddie. Jordy tries to get a sketch of Daphne, sensing she has a story to tell. He returns to the burned-out apartment and finds Eddie. Eddie gets a call about the dead hooker, and tags along. Eddie deduces that there were two killers, and the murder weapon may match the one used on Milos. Eddie and Jordy visit the escort service and talk to Rose (Charlize Theron). Rose recognizes Daphne from the police sketch, and also reveals that Emil and Oleg were inquiring about her. Eddie and Jordy race to the nail salon where Daphne works. Oleg and Emil are already there (Oleg filming, getting his "15 minutes of fame"). Emil gives her a warning, and they leave right before Jordy arrives. The cops see them and give chase, but they escape, beating Detective Jackson (Avery Brooks) and stealing his wallet/gun, and also shooting Bobby. Eddie fires a shot, hitting Emil in the foot, but they escape. Eddie and Jordy interview Daphne, and she reveals that she once shot a cop who was raping her sister. Jordy asks to interview her alone, since she is scared. Daphne tries to get Jordy to let her shower before going to the police station. Eddie meets with his girlfriend Nicolette (Melina Kanakaredes), and tries to propose to her in Greek. Nicolette is a reporter, and gets an urgent call from the network, right in the middle of his proposal. Email and Oleg go through Detective Jackson's wallet and find Eddie's home address. At the police station, Jordy's boss complains to him about the shower, but Eddie covers for him, although he laters tells Jordy it was a mistake. At home, Eddie is working on his proposal routine when Oleg and Emil show up and knock him out. When he comes to, they have bound him to a chair. Emil lays out his plan: he will plead insanity to the murders, based on the fact that they film their murders, and will later write books about their experience (like they've seen on TV). Eddie fights them, but is stabbed to death. At Eddie's wake, Emil calls Robert and tells him he has a film of Eddie's death, and wants to sell it. Robert pays them. Meanwhile, Jordy takes Daphne to her apartment to collect her things, and the light switch starts a booby-trap - fire. Oleg and Email watch from an adjacent building. They leave as the fire department arrives, and Jordy escapes with Daphne. Meanwhile, the police have learned about the tape of Eddie's death, and try to get it before it's broadcast. Oleg and Emil celebrate in a restaurant as the tape airs, and other patrons recognize them. Oleg and Email argue over the film credits, and Oleg stabs Emil and leaves with the money. Hawkins arrives with his TV crew and a lawyer, but Emil realizes Oleg toook the money. Jordy bursts in and Emil is arrested, proclaiming his insanity. Jordy takes Emil to an abandoned warehouse, but cannot kill him in cold blood. The police arrive and take Emil into custody. Emil's lawyer (Bruce Cutler) starts Emil's defense, and Emil offers him 30% of his book/movie revenue. Oleg angrily watches Emil getting press. Daphne goes back to the Czech Republic to stand trial, and Jordy comes under fire for how he dealt with the mugger. Jordy is on scene when Emil is led to his arraignment, intending to kill him, but cannot. Oleg shows Hawkins the tape where Emil explains his plan to use the double jeopardy laws to excape prosecution, and tries to shoot Emil. Emil grabs a gun and shoots Oleg, then grabs Nicolette. Jordy shoots Emil repeatedly, killing him. Oleg films himself dying; Hawkins grabs his camera. Jordy returns Eddie's badge to Nicolette. Hawkins offers to help Jordy, and gets punched in the face. Jordy stalks off, and the credits roll.