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The Blue Iguana (1988)

R 90 min  -  Action | Comedy | Mystery  -   22 April 1988 (USA)
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Two overzealous psychopathic US tax collectors blackmail bounty hunter Vince Holloway into stopping an illegal transfer of 20 Mio... See full summary »

Director:

John Lafia

Writer:

John Lafia

Stars:

Dylan McDermott, Jessica Harper and James Russo
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dylan McDermott ...
Vince Holloway
Jessica Harper ...
Cora
James Russo ...
Reno
Pamela Gidley ...
Dakota
Yano Anaya Yano Anaya ...
Yano
Flea ...
Floyd
Michele Seipp Michele Seipp ...
Zoe 'The Bartender'
Tovah Feldshuh ...
Detective Vera Quinn
Dean Stockwell ...
Detective Carl Strick
Katia Schkolnik Katia Schkolnik ...
Mona
John Durbin John Durbin ...
Louie Sparks
Eliett Eliett ...
Veronica
Don Pedro Colley Don Pedro Colley ...
Boat Captain
Pedro Altamirano Pedro Altamirano ...
Rubberhead
Benny Corral ...
Roy
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Two overzealous psychopathic US tax collectors blackmail bounty hunter Vince Holloway into stopping an illegal transfer of 20 Mio. dollars from a Mexican tax paradise into the USA. So he arrives in Diablo, where life isn't worth a penny. It seems impossible to raid the heavily guarded bank. He has to assure himself of help of the barwoman Dakota and a little boy. Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>  

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Plot Keywords:

Bounty Hunter | Tax Collector | Diablo | Blackmail | Bank  | See more »

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She was a real looker, but I knew if she got the chance, She'd put a bullet in my back. Dames are funny that way.

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Mystery | Thriller

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Country:

USA | Mexico

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

La iguana azul See more »

Filming Locations:

Alvarado, Oaxaca, Mexico See more »

Box Office

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$161,398 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Cinexacto Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Propaganda Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Zoe 'The Bartender': Found a new sport that I like. Know what it is? Golf. Know why I like it? Because golf is walking through a park... with a purpose.
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