Layer Cake -

Directed by Matthew Vaughn, this film is a stylish exploration of the UK's drug hierarchy. Its title refers to the social and business "layers" one must navigate to rise to the top of organized crime.

In the culinary world, a layer cake (or "sandwich cake" in the UK) consists of multiple stacked sheets of cake held together by frosting, jam, or preserves. Structural Essentials Layer Cake

A successful cocaine dealer (played by Daniel Craig) seeks to retire from the drug world, but he is pulled into two final, chaotic assignments: finding a kidnapped socialite and brokering a massive deal for stolen ecstasy. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, this film is a

Known for its shocking conclusion, the movie actually has a recorded alternate ending that was shown to screening audiences before the theatrical cut was finalized. Structural Essentials A successful cocaine dealer (played by

The film is widely cited as the unofficial audition that landed Daniel Craig the role of James Bond, thanks to his cool, calculated performance.