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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Elmore Leonard (novel)
Scott Frank (screenplay)
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Release Date:
20 October 1995 (USA) more
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Attitude Plays a Part. more
Plot:
A mobster travels to Hollywood to collect a debt and discovers that the movie business is much the same as his current job. full summary | add synopsis
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Won Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 9 nominations more
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often hilarious more (130 total)

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Rated R for language and some violence.
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105 min
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John Travolta initially declined an offer to be in this movie, but was convinced by Quentin Tarantino to do it. more
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Continuity: The checkers players in the barber shop move around between shots. more
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Tommy Carlo: It's fucking cold outside.
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11 out of 13 people found the following comment useful.
often hilarious, 23 April 2002
Author: Special-K88

Smart, funny mobster comedy/satire based on the novel by Elmore Leonard. Travolta is well-cast as a slick Miami loan shark/enforcer who travels to Los Angeles to cash in a loan, but instead ends up teaming with renowned writer Hackman to fulfill his dream of being connected to the movie business. Before he can however, he must deal with white-collar criminals, bumbling mobsters, and the anxiety of trying to find the right leading man. Hilarious dialogue, colorful characters, and clever insight into the movie business run rampant in this snappy little comedy. Maybe not for all tastes, but well-made and a must for Travolta fans. ***

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