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Frogs for Snakes (1998)A group of unemployed theater actors survive by working as illegal money collectors. The loan shark they are working for owns an Off-Broadway theater. As he decided to play "American ... See full summary » Director:Amos PoeWriter:Amos Poe |
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Doorman
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Flo
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Jim
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David Deblinger | ... |
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Rilke
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Klench
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Quint
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Zak Kerkoulas | ... |
Augie Santana
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Linda Mancini | ... |
Bartender
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Myrna L'Hatsky
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A group of unemployed theater actors survive by working as illegal money collectors. The loan shark they are working for owns an Off-Broadway theater. As he decided to play "American Buffalo" there, a bloody battle for the favorite roles begin. Written by Soeren Ney <SoerenNey@aol.com>
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They collect for the mob. But they'd rather act. Expect killer performances. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence, sexuality and sex-related dialogue, language and some drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
14 August 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Delitti d'autore See more »Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USABox Office
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$12,191 (USA) (21 May 1999)Gross:
$20,693 (USA) (28 May 1999)Company Credits
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Eva: Never.
Gascone: It's a shame, little Eva. You're the only one I ever picked to make it. You got fucking talent, you know? You got a fucking gift.
Eva: Yeah, well, I got lots of gifts.
Gascone: Yeah, I know...
[looking at the breakfeast menu]
Gascone: ... I don't know why I bother browsing this fucking thing. I know the fucking thing by heart. I always order the same fucking thing.
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Written and Performed by Jeffrey Howard
Courtesy of Viking Productions and Jeffrey Howard Music (ASCAP)
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Even though Ron Perlman is billed on the cover/poster for this film, he is only in two scenes, and only one is a dialogue scene. See more »Quotes
Gascone: [Eva left acting class] So when are you coming back to class?Eva: Never.
Gascone: It's a shame, little Eva. You're the only one I ever picked to make it. You got fucking talent, you know? You got a fucking gift.
Eva: Yeah, well, I got lots of gifts.
Gascone: Yeah, I know...
[looking at the breakfeast menu]
Gascone: ... I don't know why I bother browsing this fucking thing. I know the fucking thing by heart. I always order the same fucking thing.
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"...it took me a long, long time to find out my mistake but I bet you my bottom dollar I ain't fatten in' no more frogs for snakes" Sonny Boy Williamson, 1957 See more »Soundtracks
"Horns for Harry"Written and Performed by Jeffrey Howard
Courtesy of Viking Productions and Jeffrey Howard Music (ASCAP)
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There is almost no reason for me to write. Many of you have done the job for me. But I take the misuse and co-option of a "Downtown" NY vibe in this movie as a personal affront. Amos Poe has some kind of Alt -street cred, although now I can't remember for what. Something to do with Debbie Harry. But he (on the basis of this film) is not an artist, not an entertainer, not a good post-modernist, not very smart! As many have pointed out, he knows how to quote from much better things. And he knows how to cast weirdly iconic actors and use interesting East Village locations. But the killing scenes are excessive, the acting scenes are unconvincing. And neither illuminates the other. Jim Jarmusch, forgive me! Any doubts I have had about your genius have been erased by this slop. I understand now (I already liked it a lot) what a massive achievement Ghost Dog is. You have quoted Godard, but added something to our understanding, as Godard did with such as Fuller and Ray. This guy, on the other hand belongs in the Press area of a European Blondie Reunion concert, holding a Poloroid camera. He totally wasted my time with his smarmy, hipper-than-thou bullshit. Lisa Marie is hot though.