Code Name: The Cleaner (2007)

Cedric the Entertainer plays Jake, a seemingly regular guy who has no idea who he is after being hit over the head by mysterious assailants; when he finds himself entangled in a government ... See full summary »

Director:

Les Mayfield

Writers:

Robert Adetuyi, George Gallo

Stars:

Cedric the Entertainer, Lucy Liu, Nicollette Sheridan

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cedric the Entertainer	...	Jake Rodgers (as Cedric The Entertainer)
Lucy Liu	...	Gina
Nicollette Sheridan	...	Diane
Mark Dacascos	...	Eric Hauck
Callum Keith Rennie	...	Shaw
Niecy Nash	...	Jacuzzi
DeRay Davis	...	Ronnie
Will Patton	...	Riley
Kevin McNulty	...	Doctor Soames
Beau Starr	...	Old Timer (as Beau Davis)
Bart Anderson	...	Charlie
Tom Butler	...	Crane
Robert Clarke	...	The Butler
Rick Tae	...	Mini Bar Attendant
Kurt Max Runte	...	Dead FBI Agent

Storyline

Cedric the Entertainer plays Jake, a seemingly regular guy who has no idea who he is after being hit over the head by mysterious assailants; when he finds himself entangled in a government conspiracy, Jake and his pursuers become convinced that he is an undercover agent.

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Plot Keywords:

secret agent | bloopers during credits | box office flop | spoof | cult film | 

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Taglines:

In a dirty world, he's our only hope.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, crude humor and some violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [ru]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 January 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Cleaner

Filming Locations:

Vancouver International Airport, Sea Island, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£61,734 (UK) (7 December 2007)

Gross:

£61,734 (UK) (7 December 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, FilmEngine, Rat Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min 91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Elizabeth Hurley was the original choice for Diane.

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Goofs

In the 'slapping' scene between Gina and Jake (right before the first slap is thrown), a crew member's shadow is clearly reflected in the shower door.

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Quotes

Jake Rodgers: I'm Special Op's.
Gina: Try Special Mops.

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Crazy Credits

Out-takes play over the first part of the end credits

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Connections

References Tomb Raider (1996)

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Soundtracks

"That Lady"
Written by O'Kelly Isley (as Kelly Isley), Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley,
Ernie Isley (as Ernest Isley), Marvin Isley, Chris Jasper (as Christopher Jasper)
Performed by The Isley Brothers featuring Ahmir-Khalib Thompson (as Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson)
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Licensing

User Reviews

same storyline, but keeps getting interesting,....

For a James Bond prototype, this isn't that bad. One of the few that deserve more attention then they really get. The only other 'Bond' prototype that is as funny as this one would be Johnny English. Yes, we all have seen the plot, but it's the twist to the storyline that keeps it interesting. This time our hero wakes up in a hotel room, on the bed next to the dead man's body. It starts out more of a mystery, then quickens the pace just before the half way mark comes. Cedric is clearly at the top of his game both pyhsically and in his jokes. For sure he does a better job at keeping his material censored, heck, depending on the child, this could even be a kids movie.