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Search and Destroy (1995)

R 90 min  -  Action | Comedy | Drama  -   5 May 1995 (USA)
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A satire about desperate hustling, pop philosophy and big money.

Director:

David Salle

Writers:

Howard Korder (play), Michael Almereyda (screenplay)

Stars:

Griffin Dunne, Dennis Hopper and Jason Ferraro
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dennis Hopper ...
Jason Ferraro Jason Ferraro ...
Robert Knepper ...
Griffin Dunne ...
Martin Scorsese ...
The Accountant
Rosanna Arquette ...
Lauren Mirkheim
David Thornton ...
Rob
Linda Wahl Linda Wahl ...
Party guest
Christopher Walken ...
Illeana Douglas ...
Marie Davenport
Ethan Hawke ...
Laurie Godet Laurie Godet ...
Model
Randy Pearlstein Randy Pearlstein ...
Desk clerk
Vincent Angell ...
Security guard
Nicole Burdette Nicole Burdette ...
Dorothy
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Storyline

A would-be movie producer strives to convince a self-help guru to let him film his book. As the guru is only interested in money, the producer solicits the help of a shady businessman and the guru's own secretary, who wants to write movie scripts (a horror story about brain-scraping monsters). Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>  

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A screwball tragedy

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language and some violence, nudity and drug content See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

The Four Rules See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$389,731 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Autumn Pictures, Nu Image Films, October Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)
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Did You Know?

Quotes

Dr. Waxling: Just because it happened to you does not make it interesting.
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Soundtracks

"Moment Musical"
Composed by Raymond Scott
Performed by The Raymond Scott Quintet
Licensed from The Raymond Scott Archives
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