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Search and Destroy (1995)

R | | Action, Comedy, Drama | 5 May 1995 (USA)
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A satire about desperate hustling, pop philosophy and big money.

Director:

David Salle

Writers:

Howard Korder (play), Michael Almereyda (screenplay)

Stars:

Griffin Dunne, Dennis Hopper, Jason Ferraro | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dennis Hopper ... Dr. Luther Waxling
Jason Ferraro Jason Ferraro ... Young Daniel Strong
Robert Knepper ... Daniel Strong
Griffin Dunne ... Martin Mirkheim
Martin Scorsese ... The Accountant
Rosanna Arquette ... Lauren Mirkheim
David Thornton ... Rob
Linda Wahl Linda Wahl ... Party guest
Christopher Walken ... Kim Ulander
Illeana Douglas ... Marie Davenport
Ethan Hawke ... Roger
Laurie Godet Laurie Godet ... Model
Randy Pearlstein Randy Pearlstein ... Desk clerk
Vincent Angell ... Security guard
Nicole Burdette Nicole Burdette ... Dorothy
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Storyline

A would-be movie producer strives to convince a self-help guru to let him film his book. As the guru is only interested in money, the producer solicits the help of a shady businessman and the guru's own secretary, who wants to write movie scripts (a horror story about brain-scraping monsters). Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>

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satire | new york city | american dream | cable | tv show host | See All (10) »

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A screwball tragedy

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language and some violence, nudity and drug content | See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 May 1995 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Busca e Destrói See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA
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Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$389,731
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Autumn Pictures,Millennium Films,October Films See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)
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Trivia

Martin Scorsese plays The Accountant. Scorsese directed Griffin Dune in After Hours (1986) See more »

Quotes

Kim Ulander: I was talking to my old friend Charlie Manson the other day, and he said to me: "Is it hot in here, or am I crazy?"
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Soundtracks

Spy vs. Spy
Performed and Written by Combustible Edison
Produced by Carl Plaster and Combustible Edison
(c) 1994 Combustible Edison Ltd. (BMI)
(c) 1994 Sub Pop
Courtsey of Sub Pop Records
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Highly recommended for the strange taste
28 June 2001 | by alexander.stroeck – See all my reviews

This is surely one of the funniest comedies I´ve ever seen - especially in terms of strange characters. Walken is over the top here - and the others follow. You will hear unbelievable weired dialoges with grip and power. Those who compared this movie to Mr. Scorseses "After Hours" are right! You feel Scorseses guiding hand (-producer) behind the scenes. Well-said enough-watch it if you want to enter a new universe of fun!
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