The 51st State (2001)

'The 51st State,' released in 2001, follows the story of an American master chemist played by Samuel L. Jackson who attempts to sell his formula for a powerful new street drug in England. Caught between various criminals, corrupt agents, and shady businessmen, he must navigate a dangerous underworld to protect his invention and himself. The movie blends elements of action, comedy, and crime as the protagonist finds himself embroiled in a web of deceit and danger.