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Viva Las Nowhere (2001)
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The life of motel owner is turned upside down by a femme-fatale lounge singer and her abusive manager. full summary | add synopsis
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pretty good black comedy
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Cast
(Credited cast)| Daniel Stern | ... | Frank Jacobs | |
| James Caan | ... | Roy Baker | |
| Patricia Richardson | ... | Helen / Wanda | |
| Lacey Kohl | ... | Julie Mitchell | |
| Sherry Stringfield | ... | Marguerite | |
| Larry Reese | ... | Merle | |
| Andy Maton | ... | Ed Babbit | |
| Shaun Johnston | ... | Sheriff | |
| Tim Abell | ... | Merle | |
| Daren Christofferson | ... | Trooper #1 | |
| Skerivet Daramola | ... | Surveyor | |
| Taylor Pardell | ... | Shawna Babbit | |
| Carrie Schiffler | ... | Gracie | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Don Bland | ... | Trooper #2 | |
| Freddie Childress | ... | Tattooed Prisoner | |
| Dan Duguay | ... | Talent Show Performer | |
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Dead Simple (USA) (video title)
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Rated R for language and some sexuality.
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97 min
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I was attracted to this movie on the theory that certain good actors have a knack for avoiding dreck and choosing good material. This has been true, in my book, for James Caan, an excellent and underrated performer. The movie - in my video store under the title 'Dead Simple' - proved to be an above average black comedy that draws the viewer into a web of more and more complicated deceit, murder, manslaughter and treachery. Also practically worth the price of the rental alone is the delicious Lacey Kohl in the bimbo role, a most alluring piece of eye candy. And Caan's Willy-Nelson-style tonsorial garb is a sight to behold. This overlooked movie is well worth renting.