Body Count (1998)

A group of thieves attempt to rob an art gallery, but when plans backfire and one of the men winds up dead, the group head down south, running afoul of the law. Along the way, they meet up ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Patton-Spruill

Writer:

Theodore Witcher

Stars:

David Caruso, Linda Fiorentino, John Leguizamo

Cast

Complete credited cast:
David Caruso	...	Hobbs
Linda Fiorentino	...	Natalie
John Leguizamo	...	Chino
Ving Rhames	...	Pike
Donnie Wahlberg	...	Booker
Forest Whitaker	...	Crane
Michael Corrigan	...	Security Officer #1
Richard Fullerton	...	Officer Forrest
Deacon Dawson	...	Proprietor
Rebecca Koon	...	Wife
Juliet Poe	...	Convenience Store Woman #1
James Spruill	...	Special Agent Bradley
Terry Loughlin	...	SWAT Commander Rollins
Duke Ernsberger	...	Special Agent #1
Bill Roberson	...	Prison Guard

Storyline

A group of thieves attempt to rob an art gallery, but when plans backfire and one of the men winds up dead, the group head down south, running afoul of the law. Along the way, they meet up with a seductive con artist with ideas of her own.

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Plot Keywords:

helicopter | on the road | heist | flashback | ex convict | 

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Taglines:

It was a simple $15 million art heist... until she walked into the picture.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Split

Filming Locations:

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Counting Bodies Productions, Island Pictures, Jackson/McHenry Company,The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Pike: The toes you step on today may be attached to the ass you'll be kissing tomorrow.

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Connections

References Mandingo (1975)

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Soundtracks

"BODY ELECTRIC"
Written by Patrick Wilson and Adam Routh
Courtesy of Killer Tracks

User Reviews

Blatantly derivative crime flick.

"Body Count" copies "Reservoir Dogs" so closely that it's a wonder Tarantino didn't sue its makers (or maybe he was simply flattered). The plot (concerning the aftermath of a daring art museum heist, which we only see in flashbacks), the irrelevant/"philosophical" dialogue, the violent, constantly sparring partners-in-crime....NOTHING is fresh in this movie, everything feels forced, tired and second-hand. The characters are extraordinarily stupid; they are supposed to be these big-shot criminals but they behave in the most unprofessional manner possible, doing everything they can to screw up their own plans. Still, the film is not unwatchable; John Lequizamo does a good job of playing a complete sleazebag, and there are a couple of twists at the end. As for the rest of the cast, Ving Rhames keeps his dignity but the great Forest Whitaker is wasted and David Caruso and (especially) Linda Fiorentino are awful. (**)