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Flawless (1999)

 -  Comedy | Crime | Drama  -  24 November 1999 (USA)
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An ultraconservative police officer (DeNiro) suffers a debilitating stroke and is assigned to a rehabilitative program that includes singing lessons - with the drag queen next door.

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Storyline

Walt Koontz, a homophobic guy, ends up with paralyzed vocal cords because of an unfortunate stroke. His therapy includes receiving singing lessons from a neighbor who is not only openly flamboyant but also a pre-op transgenderist. Both of them are equally prejudiced; Koontz against homosexuals and the neighbor against close-minded straight people. Written by Rob Reser - The Movie Kid - <moviekid@filmspot.com>

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Nobody's Perfect. Everybody's Flawless See more »

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Comedy | Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language and strong violence | See all certifications »
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24 November 1999 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Makellos  »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,590,155 (USA) (26 November 1999)

Gross:

$4,485,485 (USA) (3 March 2000)
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Trivia

Co-stars Chris Bauer and Skipp Sudduth also co-starred in the television series Third Watch, which debuted the same year as the film's release. See more »

Goofs

A hemiplegic patient has a paralysis of one side and paralysis of the face on the other side which is not the case in this movie. See more »

Quotes

Rusty Zimmerman: [opens door] Oh let me guesss, a Jehovah's Witness?
Walt Koontz: I was wondering, uh if I could pay you for singing lessons?
Rusty Zimmerman: Oh hahaha, oh, honey,
[sudden serious voice]
Rusty Zimmerman: I'd rather suck Hitler's dead dick.
[slams door]
Walt Koontz: [shouts through door] I bet you already did!
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Crazy Credits

During the credits, DeNiro and Hoffman sing the "Name Song" together while staying in character. See more »

Connections

References The Miracle Worker (1962) See more »

Soundtracks

"Planet Love"
Written by Bruce Roberts & Allee Willis
Performed by Taylor Dayne
Produced by Pete Lorimer & Taylor Dayne
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A struggle to witness
25 November 2001 | by (Midwest) – See all my reviews

This is one of those movies you hate to bash because it definitely has it's merits and should be viewed by some, not necessarily everyone. Hoffman and Deniro are both struggling in their roles on screen and the viewer will struggle to follow as well. There's a message and anyone interested in alternate lifestyles will enjoy the peek. We all have alternate lifestyles when you get down to it. I'm a big Deniro fan and his role is a twist as expectations of him go. Worthwhile like visiting the zoo can be - never absolutely outstanding, but seldom completely boring. Like the student who shows up everyday and participates, it gets a passing grade.


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