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Writer (WGA):
Jake Kasdan (written by)
Release Date:
30 January 1998 (USA)
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Tagline:
The world's most private detective.
Plot:
The world's greatest detective Daryl Zero aided by his associate Steve Arlo investigates a complex and mysterious case of blackmail and missing keys for shady tycoon Gregory Stark who is less than forthcoming about what is really happening! full summary | add synopsis
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(From Huffington Post. 3 September 2009, 3:41 PM, PDT)
Jake Kasdan to Direct Sony's Bad Teacher Comedy
(From FirstShowing.net. 27 May 2009, 11:55 AM, PDT)
(From Huffington Post. 3 September 2009, 3:41 PM, PDT)
Jake Kasdan to Direct Sony's Bad Teacher Comedy
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Not to be overlooked
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Bill Pullman | ... | Daryl Zero |
 | Ben Stiller | ... | Steve Arlo |
 | Ryan O'Neal | ... | Gregory Stark |
 | Kim Dickens | ... | Gloria Sullivan |
 | Angela Featherstone | ... | Jess |
 | Hugh Ross | ... | Bill |
 | Sarah DeVincentis | ... | Daisy |
 | Matt O'Toole | ... | Kragan Vincent |
| Michele Mariana | ... | Maid |
| Robert Katims | ... | Gerald Auerbach |
| Tyrone Henry | ... | Staffer #1 |
| Aleta Barthell | ... | Staffer #2 |
| Tapp Watkins | ... | Firefighter |
| Wendy Westerwelle | ... | Motel Clerk |
| Lauren Hasson | ... | Little Kid |
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MPAA:
Rated R for language.
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Runtime:
116 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Iceland:12 |
Norway:15 (TV rating) |
Germany:12 |
Netherlands:16 (video premiere) |
Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
Argentina:16 |
Singapore:PG |
Australia:M
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The blackmailer uses a computer running OpenStep (NeXT OS) to type the blackmail letter.
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Crew or equipment visible: When the camera tilts up in front of an ambulance, the dolly and camera can be seen for about a second, reflected in the ambulance's windows and doors.
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Steve Arlo: It's an uncompromising standard of his practice. He never meets any of his clients. He doesn't speak with them, or, for that matter, communicate in any direct fashion. That's his policy. But I am his sole representative and he is my only employer; and as such...
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Steve Arlo: It's an uncompromising standard of his practice. He never meets any of his clients. He doesn't speak with them, or, for that matter, communicate in any direct fashion. That's his policy. But I am his sole representative and he is my only employer; and as such...
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Soundtrack:
Another Summer
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I didn't see this in theaters because most critics up here were dismissive of it, so I checked it out when it hit video and what I wanted wasn't available. I should have ignored the critics. Even if, like me, you're not well versed in Sherlock Holmes (which this film is inspired by), you should enjoy this movie. Bill Pullman is wonderful as Daryl Zero, who lives his professional life by the two "obs; observation and objectivity." He's quirky without being overly eccentric, and he's very believable and touching. Ben Stiller is a nice foil as his front man. Kim Dickens proves after PALOOKAVILLE and this that she's a talent to watch. I even liked Ryan O'Neal, whom I'm not a fan of. I'm definitely looking forward to Jake Kasdan's next film; he looks like he may be as talented as his father.