Which 2001 movie has this tagline: "Crime Is King"?

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The 2001 movie with the tagline “Crime Is King” is 3000 Miles to Graceland. The film is an action crime thriller directed by Demian Lichtenstein and released in the United States on February 23, 2001.

The story follows a group of criminals who travel to Las Vegas during International Elvis Week. Disguised as Elvis Presley impersonators, they rob a casino during a crowded competition, turning the familiar Elvis setting into the backdrop for a violent heist. The title refers to the gang’s journey toward Graceland, Presley’s Memphis home.

Kurt Russell plays Michael Zane, while Kevin Costner portrays Thomas J. Murphy, his former cellmate and the gang’s treacherous leader. The cast also includes Courteney Cox, Christian Slater, David Arquette, Bokeem Woodbine, and Kevin Pollak. Its mix of casino crime, Elvis imagery, and betrayal gives the tagline a deliberately hard-edged tone.

A common mix-up is treating “Crime Is King” as the film’s title in English. It was used as an alternate title in some markets, but the standard English title is 3000 Miles to Graceland.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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