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Double Whammy (2001)

R 93 min  -  Comedy | Crime | Drama  -   3 August 2001 (Portugal)
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A world-weary police detective who fails to stop a fast-food restaurant massacre struggles to regain his departmental reputation, public image and self-worth.

Director:

Tom DiCillo

Writer:

Tom DiCillo

Stars:

Denis Leary, Elizabeth Hurley and Luis Guzmán
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Denis Leary ...
Ray Pluto
Elizabeth Hurley ...
Dr. Ann Beamer
Luis Guzmán ...
Juan Benitez
Victor Argo Victor Argo ...
Lt. Spigot
Chris Noth ...
Chick Dimitri
Donald Faison ...
Cletis
Keith Nobbs ...
Duke
Steve Buscemi ...
Jerry Cubbins
Maurice Compte ...
Jo Jo
Otto Sanchez ...
Ping Pung
Melonie Diaz ...
Maribel Benitez
Millie Tirelli Millie Tirelli ...
Yolanda
Kevin Olson ...
Ricky Lapinski
Joe D'Angerio Joe D'Angerio ...
Detective Janks
Maurice G. Smith ...
Boover
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Storyline

Ray Pluto is a detective with a problem due to the lost of his wife and daughter. One day, he is in a fast food place, and due to a pain in his back, he is not able to avoid a massive murderer of six persons. A young boy uses his gun and kills the killer. He becomes a loser in the eyes of the police force and the public opinion and his partner convinces him to have a session with the chiropractor Dr. Ann Beamer.A complicated romance between them will grow. Meanwhile, at least two other plots happen in the movie, involving detective Pluto and other odd characters. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

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Plot Keywords:

Detective | Chiropractor | Police | Fast Food | Apartment  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Portugal) See more »

Also Known As:

Bad Luck See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

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Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)
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Production Co:

Apostle, Gold Circle Films, Lemon Sky Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Continuity: When Maribel starts crying while helping to put the necklace back on her father, her tears are clearly evident, but in the next shot, her eyes are dry. See more »

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Features Narc (1988) See more »