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Chain of Fools (2000)

R 96 min  -  Comedy | Crime  -   22 September 2000 (USA)
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Salma Hayek plays an avid detective assigned to the heist of a batch of precious coins that end up in the hands of a suicidal barber.

Directors:

Pontus Löwenhielm, Patrick von Krusenstjerna

Writer:

Bix Skahill

Stars:

Steve Zahn, Salma Hayek and Jeff Goldblum
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Zahn ...
Kresk
Salma Hayek ...
Kolko
Jeff Goldblum ...
Avnet
Elijah Wood ...
Mikey
David Cross ...
Andy
Tom Wilkinson ...
Bollingsworth
Orlando Jones ...
Miss Cocoa
Kevin Corrigan ...
Paulie
David Hyde Pierce ...
Mr. Kerner
Lara Flynn Boyle ...
Karen
John Cassini ...
Henchman
Michael Rapaport ...
Hitman
Myndy Crist ...
Jeannie
Craig Ferguson ...
Melander Stevens
Devin Douglas Drewitz ...
Scottie (as Devin Drewitz)
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Storyline

"Chain of Fools" is a heist comedy-romance about a hapless barber whose life takes a turn for the worse when he ends up in possession of a stolen treasure of ancient coins (the "Shiny New Enemies") and simultaneously falls on the wrong side of the law and in love with the detective investigating the crime. Written by Joanna Waddell <cyln@sprynet.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Coin | Sandwich | Hospital | Suicide | Kidnapping  | See more »

Taglines:

Why should smart people get all the money? See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, sexuality and language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Cadena de errores See more »

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Bel Air Entertainment, City Block Productions, Lord-Weaver See more »
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Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Claudia Schiffer was originally cast as Karen. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Mikey (Elijah Wood) is about to shoot Bollingsworth (Tom Wilkinson), he points a Walther P99 pistol at him. The pistol is, however, not cocked as revealed by the absence of the bright red "cocked" indicator below the rear sights. This would make it impossible for the weapon to fire. (This may have been an intentional precaution by the filmmakers as the weapon has no safety switch.) See more »

Quotes

Mickey: Who are you?
Hitman: I'm the Hitman, who are you?
Mickey: I'm the hitman.
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Soundtracks

"Make it Hot"
Written by Kirk Miller
Performed by Leroy
(Rellim Music / Warner Chappell / BMI)
Courtesy of Hollywood Records See more »