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Nothing to Lose (1997)

R  98 min  -  Action | Adventure | Comedy   -  18 July 1997 (USA)
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Nick Beam's life couldn't get any worse. He discovers he has been living a lie and is on the verge of a nervous breakdown... See full summary »

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Steve Oedekerk
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Martin Lawrence ...
Tim Robbins ...
John C. McGinley ...
Giancarlo Esposito ...
Kelly Preston ...
Michael McKean ...
Phillip "P.B" Barrow
Rebecca Gayheart ...
Susan Barnes Susan Barnes ...
Delores
Irma P. Hall ...
Bertha 'Mama' Davidson
Samaria Graham ...
Marcus T. Paulk ...
Joey Davidson (as Marcus Paulk)
Penny Bae Bridges ...
Steve Oedekerk ...
Mary Jo Keenen Mary Jo Keenen ...
Grace
Lisa Mende Lisa Mende ...
Emma
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Storyline

Nick Beam's life couldn't get any worse. He discovers he has been living a lie and is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. So when T. Paul, a carjacker, attempts to rob him, it is the last straw for Nick. With everything to gain and nothing to lose, he kidnaps T. Paul and attempts to put his life back together. Written by Robert Krzanowski <stonedpsycho@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Boss | Arizona | Carjacker | Chase | Unlikely Friendship  | See more »

Taglines:

When the odds are against you, sometimes the only bet is yourself. See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Crime

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, and some sexuality and violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Nada a Perder See more »

Filming Locations:

Alhambra, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$11,617,767 (USA) (20 July 1997) (1862 Screens)

Gross:

$44,455,658 (USA) (9 November 1997)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The name of Martin Lawrence's character is not revealed until 50mins into the film. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The red cover on the pump at the gas station See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Nick Beam: Where do I start? It's not you. Well actually it is you. Look, I'm just not... I'm not attracted to you anymore. I need space. You kinda... you kinda gross me out. In the beginning it was different. In the beginning, you were better. But then I got to know you real well, and I came to realize... that you're a fat idiot.
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Crazy Credits

After the credits are finished, a mailman brings a letter to the hillbilly
whose gas station was robbed. The letter is marked "Hillbilly
Motherfucker", just as T. called him in the movie. Inside is a few
hundred dollars cash. In the cut version this is changed to "Hillbilly
at the gas station". See more »

Connections

References Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) See more »

Soundtracks

"Angelina"
Written by Georgina Graper and Keb' Mo' (as Kevin Moore)
Performed by Keb' Mo'
Courtesy of Skeh/Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing See more »