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16 April 1999 (USA) moreTagline:
Share it with someone you love.Plot:
The story of two criminals (Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence) who discover the value of life after being sentenced to life imprisonment. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(18 articles)
Demme Autopsy Inconclusive (From WENN. 18 January 2002)
U-571 Takes A Sunday Dive
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 25 April 2000)
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One of Murphy's most underrated films moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Eddie Murphy | ... | Rayford Gibson | |
| Martin Lawrence | ... | Claude Banks | |
| Obba Babatundé | ... | Willie Long | |
| Nick Cassavetes | ... | Sergeant Dillard | |
| Anthony Anderson | ... | Cookie | |
| Barry Shabaka Henley | ... | Pokerface | |
| Brent Jennings | ... | Hoppin' Bob | |
| Bernie Mac | ... | Jangle Leg | |
| Miguel A. Núñez Jr. | ... | Biscuit | |
| Michael Taliferro | ... | Goldmouth (as Michael 'Bear' Taliferro) | |
| Guy Torry | ... | Radio | |
| Bokeem Woodbine | ... | Can't Get Right | |
| Ned Beatty | ... | Dexter Wilkins | |
| Lisa Nicole Carson | ... | Sylvia | |
| O'Neal Compton | ... | Superintendant Abernathy |
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Rated R for strong language and a shooting.Parents Guide:
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EnglishAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 | Finland:K-12 | South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Canada:14A | Canada:G (Quebec) | Chile:14 | Germany:12 | Ireland:15 | New Zealand:M | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #36417) | Singapore:PG (cut) | Philippines:PG-13 | Brazil:14Fun Stuff
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Spanky's (Rick James) limp was not acting. The scene was shot after Rick James underwent hip replacement surgery. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: In the scene where Claude is picking up Sheriff Pike from the Greyhound bus station, a Black man carrying a boom box walked by. He was listening to the song Fortunate by Maxwell that wasn't released until the year 2000. moreQuotes:
Claude Banks: [on seeing a body bag being wheeled past] Looks like Jonesy got his walking papers. moreSoundtrack:
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Sure,Eddie Murphy has gotten credit over the years for being the comic genius that he is,but he does not always get proper credit for his movie work.1999's Life is a good example of Murphy getting overlooked.He does great work here,along with Martin Lawrence(whom I am not a huge fan of, but I must give him due credit here)as two men wrongly sentenced to life imprisonment.This is an excellent story,and casting Murphy and Lawrence in the lead roles is nothing short of a perfect idea.I never would have thought of them as a great team,but I was pleasantly surprised here.A must see for any die hard Eddie Murphy fan.