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2 Days in the Valley

  • 19961996
  • RR
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Teri Hatcher, Charlize Theron, James Spader, Eric Stoltz, Danny Aiello, and Jeff Daniels in 2 Days in the Valley (1996)
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  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Thriller

48 hours of intersecting lives and crimes in Los Angeles.48 hours of intersecting lives and crimes in Los Angeles.48 hours of intersecting lives and crimes in Los Angeles.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
20K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,780
382
  • Director
    • John Herzfeld
  • Writer
    • John Herzfeld
  • Stars
    • Teri Hatcher
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Danny Aiello
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Herzfeld
  • Writer
    • John Herzfeld
  • Stars
    • Teri Hatcher
    • Jeff Daniels
    • Danny Aiello
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 126User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Charlize Theron in 2 Days in the Valley (1996)
    Charlize Theron and James Spader in 2 Days in the Valley (1996)
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    Top cast

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    Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher
    • Becky Foxxas Becky Foxx
    Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels
    • Alvin Strayeras Alvin Strayer
    Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello
    • Dosmo Pizzoas Dosmo Pizzo
    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Helga Svelgenas Helga Svelgen
    Greg Cruttwell
    Greg Cruttwell
    • Allan Hopperas Allan Hopper
    Glenne Headly
    Glenne Headly
    • Susan Parishas Susan Parish
    Peter Horton
    Peter Horton
    • Roy Foxxas Roy Foxx
    Marsha Mason
    Marsha Mason
    • Audrey Hopperas Audrey Hopper
    Paul Mazursky
    Paul Mazursky
    • Teddy Peppersas Teddy Peppers
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Lee Woodsas Lee Woods
    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Wes Tayloras Wes Taylor
    Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine
    • Detective Creightonas Detective Creighton
    Louise Fletcher
    Louise Fletcher
    • Evelynas Evelyn
    Austin Pendleton
    Austin Pendleton
    • Ralph Crupias Ralph Crupi
    Kathleen Luong
    • Midorias Midori
    Michael Jai White
    Michael Jai White
    • Buckas Buck
    Cress Williams
    Cress Williams
    • Golferas Golfer
    Lawrence Tierney
    Lawrence Tierney
    • Older Manas Older Man
    • Director
      • John Herzfeld
    • Writer
      • John Herzfeld
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    John Herzfeld deftly welds together a multitude of subplots-- a loser hitman and a cool assassin involved in an insurance scam; a washed-up director, turned suicidal, if only he had someone to care for his beloved dog; a snooty art dealer, wracked by kidney stones, cared for by his devoted assistant; a grungy deranged vice cop, now partnered with a fresh-faced rookie; and two beautiful and jealous women entangled in their deadly scheme--into a spoof of the crime thriller genre. —Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
    • art dealer
    • mobster
    • marital separation
    • surveillance
    • insurance fraud
    • 255 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • You have one minute to decide the rest of your life.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, sexuality, and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In 1995, Charlize Theron was newly arrived in Hollywood after stints as a model and a dancer, living in a fleabag motel, and running out of money. Her mother had sent the 20-year-old Theron a check from South Africa, but when she went to the bank to cash it, they refused her. Fed up, Theron threw what has been repeatedly called "a tantrum." That argument, coupled with her beauty, caught the eye of an agent, who promptly handed over his business card. Fast-forward a few months later, and Theron, in white lingerie, towered over Los Angeles in billboards for 2 Days in the Valley.
    • Goofs
      After the "Good Samaritan" pockets Allan's wallet and drives him away, and the owner of the car he's stolen runs out, Allan's wallet is seen lying on the street.
    • Quotes

      Allan Hopper: How can you take this loser's word? You can't believe him!

      Teddy Peppers: I'll take his word over yours. It's been my experience, more often than not, that a loser has more honor than a winner.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The First Wives Club/Big Night/Surviving Picasso/Last Man Standing/Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Cat Fight
      Written by Anthony Marinelli

      Performed by Anthony Marinelli, Georgia Hubley and Lois Maffeo

      Produced by Anthony Marinelli

    User reviews126

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Watch It! Only some of the characters have to worry about having just 60 seconds....
    It takes a little bit, but all the characters manage to encounter each other/cross paths at some point. Be patient, this is an enjoyable movie to watch!

    The characters are very well done, enough depth to explain their actions, but again, patience is needed. Let it tell its story.

    The story is tight and smart. It unveils more and more as it goes, hence the needed patience. I don't mean to make it sound like you have to wait until the end for things to make sense, they will as things go along. In other words, questions will get answered throughout the movie, and does a good job of keeping you both guessing, and at the same time satisfied that earlier questions have resolved.

    I also found the soundtrack to be very well done. Although apparently there was a previous soundtrack that wasn't used, and has since been released on CD. The Anthony Marinelli pieces are highly effective.

    Wonderful cast, soundtrack, and story.
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    • larry.launders
    • Mar 5, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 27, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Languages
      • English
      • Vietnamese
    • Also known as
      • Two Days in the Valley
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles National Cemetery - 950 S Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Rysher Entertainment
      • Redemption Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,132,210
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,352,440
      • Sep 29, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,132,210
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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