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Whatever It Takes (2000)

PG_13 94 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   31 March 2000 (USA)
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A modern-day remake of the Cyrano DeBergerac tale.

Director:

David Raynr

Writer:

Mark Schwahn

Stars:

Shane West, Marla Sokoloff and Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe ...
Shane West ...
Marla Sokoloff ...
Manu Intiraymi ...
Dunleavy
Aaron Paul ...
Floyd
Julia Sweeney ...
Kate Woodman
James Franco ...
Kip Pardue ...
Harris
Scott Vickaryous ...
Stu
Colin Hanks ...
Cosmo
Richard Schiff ...
P.E. Teacher
Kevin Ruf Kevin Ruf ...
Security Guard
Erin Champaign Erin Champaign ...
Shower Girl
Rachel Zerko Rachel Zerko ...
Shower Girl
Eric Kushnick Eric Kushnick ...
Stoner
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Storyline

Ryan's dreams for catching the eye of the 'goddess of the high school hallway' has a chance of becoming true when her cousin (Chris) offers to make him a deal. All he has to do is help Chris to win the heart of his best friend, the beautiful enigmatic Maggie. This sparks off a damned cute comedy as 'boy helps boy to get girl' Written by Filmtwob <webmaster@filmfreak.co.za>  

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Plot Keywords:

Prom | High School | Neighbor | Prank | Falling Into A Swimming Pool  | See more »

Taglines:

How low will they go to get the girls of their dreams?

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, sexual material and language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Dangereuse séduction See more »

Filming Locations:

Beverly Hills High School - 241 Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$8,735,529 (USA) (4 June 2000)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, Phoenix Pictures, I'll Be You Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Quotes

Ashley Grant: Let mommy rub 'em.
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Connections

Spoofed in Not Another Teen Movie (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"Ryan's Jam"
Written and Performed by Doug Legacy See more »