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Best Laid Plans (1999)

R 92 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller  -   14 May 1999 (UK)
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A seemingly simple plan to steal money goes increasingly awry.

Director:

Mike Barker

Writer:

Ted Griffin
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alessandro Nivola ...
Nick
Reese Witherspoon ...
Josh Brolin ...
Gene Wolande ...
Lawyer
Jonathan McMurtry Jonathan McMurtry ...
Vet
Terrance Sweeney Terrance Sweeney ...
Priest (as Father Terrance Sweeney)
Rebecca Klingler Rebecca Klingler ...
Diner Waitress
Rocky Carroll ...
Bad Ass Dude
Kate Hendrickson ...
Bar Waitress
Owen Bush Owen Bush ...
Vagrant
Jesse Woodrow ...
Roach Coach Clerk
James Marsh ...
Barry (as Jamie Marsh)
Michael McCleery Michael McCleery ...
Recycling Owner
Terrence Howard ...
Jimmy (as Terrence Dashon Howard)
Sean Nepita ...
Freddie
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Storyline

Nick is caught in a dead end job in a dead end town. About the only thing going well for him is Lissa, his new girlfriend. A chance to make some easy cash, and a way out of town, only leads to more trouble. Also caught in the web of sex, thefts, gangsters, kidnappings and murder is Nick's college friend, Bryce. Written by L.H. Wong <lhw@sfs.org.sg>  

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Plot Keywords:

Sex | College Friend | College | Theft | Friend  | See more »

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Relationships can be murder. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

Bakersfield, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£259,221 (UK) (16 May 1999) (200 Screens)

Gross:

$25,651 (USA) (19 September 1999)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Nick: I love you.
Lissa: Why do you think I'm doing this?
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Soundtracks

"Twisted Mess"
Written by Neneh Cherry, Craig Armstrong, Cameron McVey and Paul Simm
Performed by Neneh Cherry
Produced by Cameron McVey and Paul Simm
Neneh Cherry performs couresty of Circa Records Ltd. See more »