A struggling auto mechanic with a criminal past agrees to one last heist to pay off his debts.
Director:
Myles ConnellWriter:
Myles Connell
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Cast
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| Christopher Walken | ... | Vic Kelly | |
| Peter McDonald | ... | Michael Lawlor (as Peter Mcdonald) | |
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Anne Pitoniak | ... | Aunt Dee |
| Kate Burton | ... | Rest Home Sister | |
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Jim Mayzik | ... | Rest Home Priest |
| Vera Farmiga | ... | Miriam Kelly | |
| Donal Logue | ... | Pat Duffy | |
| Cyndi Lauper | ... | Sally Mahon | |
| Paul D'Amato | ... | Dylan | |
| Wally Dunn | ... | Harry | |
| Olek Krupa | ... | Ted Walikaki | |
| Chuck Cooper | ... | Arnon Morris | |
| John Ortiz | ... | Ismail Espinoza | |
| José Zúñiga | ... | Jesus Del Toro (as Jose Zuniga) | |
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Branden Vega | ... | Tony Del Toro |
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Vic is a struggling auto mechanic with a safe-cracking past and a lot of debt. His girlfriend runs a bar and offers to loan him the money she's saved for remodeling, but Vic is reluctant to take it. When a long-lost cousin from Ireland shows up on his doorstep, the two team up for one last heist. Written by Anonymous
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Release Date:
11 August 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$46,967, 13 August 2000Gross USA:
$584,054Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$584,054Company Credits
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Written by Freddie Scott (as F. Scott) and Scott Turner (as S. Turner)
Performed by The Del Vikings
Published by Atlantic Music Corporation (BMI)
Courtesy of MCA Records
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets
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When he is using the ratchet wrench, it is turning the bolt when it is clicking. A ratchet clicks on the return stroke not on the tightening stroke. See more »Crazy Credits
Thanks to Ma Connell and the clan. Special thanks to Adele, Bobby and the rest of the gang at Buffa's. See more »Soundtracks
One More River To CrossWritten by Freddie Scott (as F. Scott) and Scott Turner (as S. Turner)
Performed by The Del Vikings
Published by Atlantic Music Corporation (BMI)
Courtesy of MCA Records
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets
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This movie was paced really well and the characters were are very believable. I was especially suprised I enjoyed Cyndi Lauper's acting. Quite Good.
I am a Christopher Walken fan so probably would enjoyed it more than others. Even so it was a good, down to earth story with some morals.
It was interesting, funny and really very enjoyable. I liked the quirky humour and was glad I watched it.
I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
See it.