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Release Date:
9 March 1994 (USA)
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They might be his hostages but what their doing to this guy is criminal. more
Plot:
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve. full summary | add synopsis
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1 win
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Denis Leary interview on Conan
(From Monsters and Critics. 30 October 2009, 9:17 AM, PDT)
Jay Dipietro's Top Ten Films of All Time
(From ioncinema. 1 October 2009)
(From Monsters and Critics. 30 October 2009, 9:17 AM, PDT)
Jay Dipietro's Top Ten Films of All Time
(From ioncinema. 1 October 2009)
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My favourite comedy movie
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Denis Leary | ... | Gus | |
| Judy Davis | ... | Caroline Chasseur | |
| Kevin Spacey | ... | Lloyd Chasseur | |
| Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. | ... | Jesse Chasseur | |
| Glynis Johns | ... | Rose Chasseur | |
| Raymond J. Barry | ... | Lt. Huff | |
| Richard Bright | ... | Murray, Gus' Driver | |
| Christine Baranski | ... | Connie Chasseur | |
| Adam LeFevre | ... | Gary Chasseur | |
| Phillip Nicoll | ... | John Chasseur | |
| Ellie Raab | ... | Mary Chasseur | |
| Bill Raymond | ... | George | |
| John Scurti | ... | Lt. Steve Milford | |
| Jim Turner | ... | Phil | |
| Herbie Ade | ... | Herbie, Bartender Mackerel Bar |
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Hostile Hostages
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93 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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Iceland:L |
Finland:K-3 |
New Zealand:PG |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Germany:6 |
Sweden:11 |
UK:15 |
USA:R
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The movie on television, watched by the cops at the station, is It's a Wonderful Life (1946).
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Continuity: At one point while in the car after taking Lloyd and Caroline hostage, tail lights disappear behind Gus in the rear view window.
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References A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) (TV)
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Blue Christmas
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This is an all-time classic movie, and one that my wife and I traditionally watch every Christmas. I know it's not your typical holiday film, but it is extremely funny, and because it is set around Christmas, we always try and watch it this time of year. Kevin Spacey before he hit it big, Judy Davis is incredible, and I simply love Denis Leary's work. Also Christine Baranski being very annoying/funny. Not for the easily offended for sure, but I am part of the generation that has grown up watching movies meant to shock you (Pulp Fiction, Starship Troopers, etc), and this one has plenty of shock value from the wit and vulgarness. I always laugh when I hear the banter between the main characters in the movie, plus a nice mix of physical comedy as well. Like my summary says, it is my all-time favourite comedy.