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Liam Neeson's 'Honest Thief' notches No. 1 at box office - Black News Channel

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Liam Neeson's thriller 'Honest Thief' stole the top spot at the box office in yet another quiet weekend of moviegoing. The Open Roads Films movie brought in $3.7 million in its U.S. debut. The film, starring Neeson as a notorious bank robber who turns himself in but was double crossed by two FBI agents, opened in Canada last week. The film also played well in markets including Miami, Chicago, San Diego and Atlanta, according to the studio. 'Honest Thief' overtook 'The War with Grandpa,' which claimed No. 1 last week. Despite coming in second, the comedy […]

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