Taxman (II) (1999)

A tax investigator chasing a tax evader stumbles over a series of bloody murders and gets involved in an investigation with a rookie cop despite his boss' orders to stay out of the way.

Director:

Avi Nesher

Writers:

Avi Nesher, Roger H. Berger

Stars:

Joe Pantoliano, Wade Dominguez, Elizabeth Berkley

Cast

Credited cast:
Joe Pantoliano	...	Al Benjamin
Wade Dominguez	...	Joseph Romero
Elizabeth Berkley	...	Nadia Rubakov
Michael Chiklis	...	Andre Rubakov
Robert Townsend	...	Peyton Cody
Fisher Stevens	...	Kenneth Green
Polina Gorman	...	Guest at the wedding (as Polina Gorokhovskaya)
Mick O'Rourke
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Layla Alexander	...	Girl Friend
Lia Chang	...	Mr. Green's Receptionist
David Deblinger	...	Lawyer
Dan Haft	...	Mourner
Vincent J. Mazella	...	Hero Messenger (as Vinnie Josserian)
Ian O'Donnell	...	Misha
Michael Raynor	...	Exon Executive

Storyline

A tax investigator chasing a tax evader stumbles over a series of bloody murders and gets involved in an investigation with a rookie cop despite his boss' orders to stay out of the way.

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Plot Keywords:

machine gun | one word title | wedding party | figure skating | flower | 

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Taglines:

In life only two things are certain, death and taxes.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Comedy | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic violence and strong language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Russian

Release Date:

17 September 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

L'inspector

Filming Locations:

Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Counterclock Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Wade Dominguez died after filming was completed. The film is dedicated to his memory.

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Connections

References Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

User Reviews

Low budget with spirit

This film reminded me of why low-budget films of earlier decades used to fascinate me: interesting premises, offbeat characters, and even good acting. But one must be tolerant of occasional over-acting (such as by Joe Pantoliano, who is nonetheless good), dialogue that seems at times to be ad libbed, and a screenplay with gaping holes. It is something less than a movie, yet it holds the viewer's interest with an interesting story and characters. There is also some action.