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Rat Race (2001)

PG  -  Comedy  -  17 August 2001 (Canada)
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A Las Vegas casino magnate, determined to find a new avenue for wagering, sets up a race for money.

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Merrill Jennings (as Lanai Chapman)
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Storyline

Donald P. Sinclair has placed six separate gold coins in different slot machines in his casino. The lucky six who find these coins discover an opportunity of a lifetime. The chance to own $2 million. Locked up in a locker in New Mexico, these six contestants must now race each other, to be the first to the cash. There are no rules in place and everything that could possibly happen, does. Whilst, behind the scenes, Sinclair's associates are placing their bets. Written by Film_Fan

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563 miles. 9 people. $2 million. 1001 problems!

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Comedy

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Budget:

$48,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,320,394 (Germany) (30 August 2002)

Gross:

$1,320,394 (Germany) (30 August 2002)
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Trivia

Jason Alexander was originally lined up to play Zack. See more »

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When Donald Sinclair throws the dice across the table in the reception room, they tumble past Blaine. In the next shot, the dice are in front of him. See more »

Quotes

[repeated line]
Enrico Pollini: It's a race!
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During the end credits, the cast members dance to and sing along to "All Star" at a Smash Mouth concert See more »

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References It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) See more »

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Chain of Fools
by Donald Covay
Performed by Aretha Franklin
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. by arrangement with
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One of the funnest comedies of 2001
17 November 2002 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

From start to finish, it's all laughs. The movie is meant to be wacky and to be really taken seriously. I especially love the part when Jon Lovitz looks like Hitler. It's one of the best popcorn comedies of 2001. Just sit back and have fun. B+, 8/10


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