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The aftermath of a drug deal as told from three different points of view.

Director:

Doug Liman

Writer:

John August
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Katie Holmes ... Claire Montgomery
Sarah Polley ... Ronna Martin
Suzanne Krull ... Stringy Haired Woman
Desmond Askew ... Simon Baines
Nathan Bexton ... Mannie
Robert Peters ... Switterman
Scott Wolf ... Adam
Jay Mohr ... Zack
Timothy Olyphant ... Todd Gaines
Jodi Bianca Wise ... Ballerina Girl
William Fichtner ... Burke
Rita Bland ... Dancing Register Woman
Tony Denman ... Track Suit Guy
Scott Hass Scott Hass ... Raver Dude
Natasha Melnick ... Anorexic Girl
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Storyline

Told from three perspectives, a story of a bunch of young Californians trying to get some cash, do and deal some drugs, score money and sex in Las Vegas, and generally experience the rush of life. Written by Vladimir Zelevinsky <vz@alum.mit.edu>

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life begins at 3am. See more »

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Comedy | Crime

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

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Trivia

At the time of the films production; Scott Wolf was referenced as a 'Young Tom Cruise.' Jay Mohr also starred with Tom Cruise in "Jerry Maguire." Years after this film, Katie Holmes would be the wife of Tom Cruise. Then Doug Liman would eventually direct Tom Cruise in "Edge of Tomorrow," "American Made," and "Live Die Repeat and Repeat." See more »

Goofs

When Marcus and Simon are rushing back to get the other two at the hotel, the cameraman (with his white shoes) and his equipment is reflected on the brass wall as the elevator door closes. See more »

Quotes

[Referring to the Family Circus comic strip]
Todd: And it's always there, in the lower right hand corner, just waiting to suck.
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Crazy Credits

Alley Cat... Princess Leah Lucky Buttons See more »

Alternate Versions

A version shown on the USA network for American television included the normal cuts of nudity and profanity. The following scenes are completely cut from the film: Tiny tells the "contact lens story" on the way to Las Vegas; the guys discuss tantric sex in the restaurant (after the scene at the salad bar, the film cuts to the guys arriving at the Riviera in Las Vegas); Simon has sex with the two women and the room catches fire. See more »

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Referenced in Big Fish (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

Good To Be Alive
Written by Bill Baylis and Charissa Saverio
Performed by Charissa Saverio
Courtesy of Higher Ground/Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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No comparisons needed. Stands well on its own.
24 May 2019 | by patriciogl10See all my reviews

This film was quite a surprise, I knew its vibe screamed 90s and that was one of the reasons I was so drawn to it, the other one being that it's a multiple point of view story, which if done very well, it can be really effective and efficient in telling a story. So the premise is a drug deal gone awry, and told from three different perspectives, of course each providing us different takes on the same problem and how it got the characters there in the first place. Really interesting, well executed. The acting is great, especially Timothy Olyphant and William Fichtner, who stand out in my opinion. One of the most interesting aspects of the film is that the people involved are just young, naive people, rather than gangsters and evil-spirited people. Timothy Olyphant's character is kinda shady, but he's really charismatic and that's an engaging quality. There is an arousing mixture of characters that constantly mess up and the results are exhilarating.

Go is clearly an underrated film, and if you are reading this, I highly recommend it to you.


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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 April 1999 (USA) See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,706,795, 11 April 1999

Gross USA:

$16,943,454

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$28,451,622
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2.39 : 1
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