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Title: V.I. Warshawski (1991)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Kathleen Turner | ... | Vic | |
| Jay O. Sanders | ... | Murray | |
| Charles Durning | ... | Lt. Mallory | |
| Angela Goethals | ... | Kat | |
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Nancy Paul | ... | Paige |
| Frederick Coffin | ... | Horton | |
| Charles McCaughan | ... | Trumble | |
| Stephen Meadows | ... | Boom-Boom | |
| Wayne Knight | ... | Smeissen | |
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Lynnie Godfrey | ... | Sal |
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Anne Pitoniak | ... | Lotty |
| Stephen Root | ... | Mickey | |
| Robert Clotworthy | ... | Philip Pugh | |
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Tom Allard | ... | Big Eddie |
| Mike Hagerty | ... | Babe (as Michael G. Hagerty) | |
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Victoria "V.I" Warshawski is a Chicago based private detective who agrees to babysit for her new boyfriend; then he is murdered. Being the detective type, she makes the murder her next case. In doing so she befriends the victim's daughter, Kat, and together they set out to crack the case. Written by Rob Hartill
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V.I. Warshawski: A private detective with a name as tough as she is. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and moments of violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
26 July 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
V.I. Warshawski, Detective in High Heels See more »Edit
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$11,128,309Company Credits
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Written by Renée Geyer and James Reyne
Performed by Saundra Alexander (as Saundra "Pan" Alexander)
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Among other changes, producers wanted to set the film in Baltimore and cast either Amy Madigan, Bette Midler or Jane Fonda as Warshawski. Paretsky, however, was thrilled with the selection of Kathleen Turner. See more »Goofs
At the scene of the tugboat explosion, the fire engine is solid red. Chicago fire engines are painted a distinct black over red design. See more »Quotes
Victoria "V.I." Warshawski: Never underestimate a man's ability to underestimate a woman.See more »
Soundtracks
Sittin' On Top Of The WorldWritten by Renée Geyer and James Reyne
Performed by Saundra Alexander (as Saundra "Pan" Alexander)
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V.I. Warshawski is my all-time favorite movie, and I don't know why people keep butchering it so bad. It's an intriguing mystery that pulls you in and doesn't let you go until the end.
Kathleen Turner shines as detective Victoria Warshawksi whom is hired by the 13 year old girl, Kat, she is babysitting to find out who murdered her father. With suspects at every corner, Vic doesn't know who to trust and who not to. Kat joins forces with Vic in a more helpful approach to the situation, getting information that Vic can't obtain herself eliminating suspects and narrowing it down to one. The ending will blow your mind, as it isn't expected.
Filmed on Chicago's waterfront, V.I. Warshawski delivers the goods for intrigue, mystery, and top notch action! If you haven't seen it, give it a chance. It's worth the 1.99 rental price - don't listen to anyone who says this movie unbearable to watch because it's an outstanding film and one of Kathleen Turner's best.