Released on , Cradle 2 the Grave is a high-octane action thriller directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak , featuring the duo of martial arts superstar Jet Li and rapper DMX . Despite receiving generally negative critical reviews for its predictable plot, the film was a modest box office success, grossing $56 million worldwide . Film Synopsis

Andrzej Bartkowiak, who previously worked with DMX and Li on Romeo Must Die . Main Cast: DMX as Anthony Fait Jet Li as Su Mark Dacascos as Ling Gabrielle Union as Daria

and Tom Arnold providing comic relief as Tommy and Archie.

The story centers on (DMX), a professional thief whose latest heist involving a stash of "black diamonds" goes wrong when his daughter, Vanessa, is kidnapped by a ruthless arms dealer named Ling. To rescue her, Fait must form an unlikely alliance with Su (Jet Li), a Taiwanese intelligence agent who has his own history with Ling. They eventually discover the diamonds are actually highly concentrated synthetic weapons grade plutonium. Key Production Details

R&B star Aaliyah was originally set to star in the film before her untimely death in 2001 . Critical & Audience Reception