as Su : A calm, highly disciplined Taiwanese intelligence officer. DMX as Anthony Fait : An elusive robber and devoted father.
The theft attracts the attention of (Mark Dacascos), a ruthless international criminal who kidnaps Fait's daughter, Vanessa, to exchange her for the stones. To rescue his daughter, Fait must form an unlikely alliance with Su (Jet Li), a Taiwanese intelligence agent and former partner of Ling, who is on a mission to recover the dangerous material. Main Cast and Characters
The story follows (DMX), a professional jewel thief who leads a highly skilled crew in Los Angeles. During a high-stakes heist, they steal a set of rare "black diamonds" that are far more dangerous than they appear—they are actually a concentrated form of synthetic plutonium. Amici x la morte (2003)
: It uses fast-paced editing and an urban setting typical of early 2000s action cinema. Reception
as Yao Ling : The primary antagonist and a violent criminal. Gabrielle Union as Daria : A member of Fait's crew. as Su : A calm, highly disciplined Taiwanese
: The film is known for its intense martial arts sequences and stunts choreographed for Jet Li.
: Consistent with Bartkowiak’s style, the film features a prominent hip-hop soundtrack with artists like Eminem and DMX . To rescue his daughter, Fait must form an
The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who cited a thin plot and two-dimensional characters. However, it was a modest commercial success, grossing approximately worldwide. It currently holds a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb . Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) - IMDb