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What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001)

PG_13  94 min  -  Comedy | Crime   -  1 June 2001 (USA)
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A rich man catches a thief burglarizing his home and steals the thief's lucky ring, who then tries to get it back.

Director:

Sam Weisman

Writers:

Donald E. Westlake (novel), Matthew Chapman (screenplay)

Stars:

Martin Lawrence, Danny DeVito and John Leguizamo
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Cast

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Danny DeVito ...
John Leguizamo ...
Glenne Headly ...
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Bernie Mac ...
Larry Miller ...
Nora Dunn ...
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Storyline

Thief Kevin Caffery attempts to rob from the home of rich businessman Max Fairbanks. But Fairbanks catches him and steals his cherished ring that his girlfriend gave him. Caffery is then bent on revenge and getting his ring back with the help of his partners. Written by Andrew L.  

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Plot Keywords:

Thief | Ring | Businessman | Auction | Washington D.C.  | See more »

Taglines:

It takes a thief to nail a crook.

Genres:

Comedy | Crime

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language and sexual content See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | American Sign Language

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

¿Qué más podría pasar? See more »

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$45,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$13,049,114 (USA) (3 June 2001) (2675 Screens)

Gross:

$32,095,318 (USA) (5 August 2001)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Turman/Morrissey Company, Hyde Park Entertainment See more »
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Kevin's house is the same firehouse used in Spenser: For Hire and the Boston portion of The Real World. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Reflected in Lutetia's sunglasses when talking about divorcing Max at Jack's restaurant. See more »

Quotes

Amber Bellhaven: Very hip. Very cool. Very Vegas in the sixties.
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Connections

Featured in "The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time/Sex and the City 2/MacGruber (#2.19)" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Music"
Written by Erick Sermon, Marvin Gaye, Marvin Gaye III, Nona Gaye and Frank Gaye
Performed by Erick Sermon
Contains samples from an untitled master performed by Marvin Gaye See more »