The Hollywood Sign (2001)

Three washed-up actors must deliver the most convincing performances of their lives as part of a dangerous plot designed to finance their triumphant comeback.

Director:

Sönke Wortmann

Writers:

Leon de Winter (novel), Leon de Winter (screenplay)

Stars:

Tom Berenger, Jacqueline Kim, Rod Steiger

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Berenger	...	Tom Greener
Jacqueline Kim	...	Paula Carver
Rod Steiger	...	Floyd Benson
Burt Reynolds	...	Kage Mulligan
Al Sapienza	...	Rodney
Dominic Keating	...	Steve
Eric Bruskotter	...	Muscle
David Proval	...	Charlie
Kay E. Kuter	...	Robbie Kant
Raf Mauro	...	Lenny Lena
Kathleen Gati	...	Deb
Roz Witt	...	Deli Waitress
Adria Tennor	...	Kant's Receptionist
Amy Leland	...	Rocco Hostess
Mark Gantt	...	Party Boy

Storyline

Three washed-up actors must deliver the most convincing performances of their lives as part of a dangerous plot designed to finance their triumphant comeback.

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Plot Keywords:

bare chested male | hollywood | male rear nudity | hairy chest | based on novel

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Taglines:

Three ex-Hollywood legends are going to steal $10,000,000. If they can only keep their act together.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some violence

Details

Country:

Germany USA Netherlands

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 October 2001 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

Aplistia

Filming Locations:

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Senator Film Produktion, Blue Rider Pictures, Pleswin Entertainment Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Whoopi Goldberg:  As one of the women throwing dirt on a coffin in the funeral scene.

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Goofs

The bottle of whiskey rotates between shots even though no one has touched it.

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Quotes

Paula Carver: Do you remember what we used to say? Talent plus good luck equals success. Talent plus bad luck equals bad luck.

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Connections

Features Navajo Joe (1966)

User Reviews

A Great Beginning, Getting Out of the Breath in the End

Three decadent actors find a corpse close to the Hollywood sign. After some investigation, they realize that the guy was an employee of the financial department who had stolen a casino with four other thieves. They decide to steal the money from the gang, acting like they were real cops. The story has a surprising end. The first three quarters of this movie is surprisingly good. Tom Berenger, Burt Reynolds and Rod Steiger perform three aged actors, forgotten by the studios, trying to survive in Hollywood. There are great scenes, like the death of Robbie Kant (Kay E. Kuter) while crossing the street or when Kage Mulligan (Burt Reynolds) cries watching a western movie he made when he was a young actor. There are many elements of cult-movie along the story, through the comments of the veterans actors. However, the conclusion of the plot is very disappointing. Anyway, 'The Hollywood Sign' is a good entertainment. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): 'Uma Grande Jogada' ('A Great Move')