Bad Apple (TV 2004)

An undercover FBI agent tries to infiltrate a gang of goodfellas and falls in love with his informant's sister. Black humor and a cool attitude make the routine story fun.

Director:

Adam Bernstein

Writers:

Anthony Bruno (novel), Howard Korder (teleplay)

Stars:

Chris Noth, Colm Meaney, Mercedes Ruehl

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris Noth	...	Tozzi
Colm Meaney	...	Gibbons
Mercedes Ruehl	...	Lorraine Gibbons
Robert Patrick	...	Colonel Tom Ryanmy 'Bells' Bellavita
Dagmara Dominczyk	...	Gina
James Villemaire	...	Freshy
Jim Gaffigan	...	Butters
Anthony J. Ribustello	...	Stanley (as Anthony Ribustello)
Bradley White	...	Ivers
Elliott Gould	...	Buddha Stanzione
Vlasta Vrana	...	Fleisig
Gene Canfield	...	Katapoulos
Robert Higden	...	Tuckman's Guard
Michael C. Maronna	...	Videographer
Rosey Edeh	...	Tuckman's Make-Up Woman

Storyline

Two FBI agents, Mike Tozzi and Cuthbert Gibbons, try to bring down a loan-sharking business run by the mob. Things become increasingly intense after a series of crosses and double-crosses leave both agents at the mercy of their targets. But that doesn't prevent the sexual tension from heating up, as one of the agents gets tangled up with his informant's sister.

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Plot Keywords:

sister | federal agent | stripper | based on novel

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Taglines:

Once you're inside, there's no turning back.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language, sexuality and violence

Details

Official Sites:

TNT

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 February 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Buddha nyomában

Filming Locations:

Hoboken Terminal - 1 Hudson Place, Hoboken, New Jersey, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Five Mile River Films, Screenvest Guiliani Produktions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Gibbons: (to Mike) You don't get enough chances in real life to be an asshole, you have to be one on the job, too?

User Reviews

A good, funny, and unconventional movie

I thought this was a terrific movie! It was very different from the standard Feds vs. Mobsters type movie. Chris Noth is terrific as a Fed who seems to lead with his heart and not his head, which isn't a good idea when you're undercover. The rest of the cast is equally excellent. Colm Meaney plays his exasperated, cranky partner, who has a dysfunctional(but still sort of loving) relationship with his spouse, the always great Mercedes Ruehl. Dagmara Domincnk (I think I spelled that wrong)plays the tough Jersey Girl love interest, and she's hysterical. I loved Robert Patrick as Tommy Bells, the psychotic mobster who chops people up for fun. He succeeds in not only being scary but also very funny. The kind of guy when you don't know if he's going to sit in a chair or bash it over somebody's head. Elliot Gould is hysterical as the bad tempered "Godfather" who wants to get to his condo in Florida more. I think what I liked so much about this movie was that no one really acts like you would expect them to. I think this movie was a funny, suspenseful treat.