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For Hire (1998)

 -  Thriller  -  2 January 1999 (USA)
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Chicago cabbie Mitch Lawrence is a man whose dreams are starting to fade. His only shining light is his loving and pregnant wife. When one of his clients, author Lou Webber offers him money... See full summary »

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Mitch Lawrence
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Alan Webber
Bronwen Booth ...
Faye Lawrence
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Joe Watson (as Charles Powell)
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Tom Kellman
Jack Langedijk ...
Vic Mann
Marie-Josée Longchamps ...
Snobbish Saleslady
Jean-Louis Roux ...
Professor Gerald Lambert
John Dunn-Hill ...
Larry Sharp
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Cabbie #1
Robert Ozores ...
Cabbie #2 (as Roberto Ozores)
Howard Rosenstein ...
Richard, Faye's Boss
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Dr. Shepherd
Ralph Allison ...
The Good Doctor
Susan Glover ...
Dr. Peterson's Receptionist
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Chicago cabbie Mitch Lawrence is a man whose dreams are starting to fade. His only shining light is his loving and pregnant wife. When one of his clients, author Lou Webber offers him money to eliminate a drug dealer who is stalking him, Mitch refuses. Days later, Mitch is diagnosed with inoperable stomach cancer. He reconsiders Lou's offer, and for the sake of his wife and baby, eliminates the threat. But after that night, everything changes, Mitch's stomach pains disappear. The Drug dealer suddenly resurfaces in a crowd. Then events conspire to drag Mitch deeper into a game that proves that at the right price any man is for hire. Written by Emerald

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Rated R for language and some violence | See all certifications »
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Enjoyable though somewhat convoluted ...............
25 February 2012 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Joe Mantegna is always a good watch, and the script is good also. Though somewhat convoluted in the way things conveniently happen, "For Hire" still delivers enough entertainment to be considered above average. Character development is good, and the story slowly paced. If you are willing to overlook the loose threads left hanging, then this is totally acceptable. If you are going to over analyze each plot point, then this is not your movie. Like another reviewer mentioned, the film is "Mamet-like", so if you are a fan of "House of Games", then seek this one out. If you need instant action, explosions, and car chases, you should definitely pass on "For Hire". - MERK


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