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Flawless

  • 19991999
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  • 1h 52m
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6.4/10
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Robert De Niro and Philip Seymour Hoffman in Flawless (1999)
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An ultraconservative security guard suffers a debilitating stroke and is assigned to a rehabilitative program that includes singing lessons, with the drag queen next door.An ultraconservative security guard suffers a debilitating stroke and is assigned to a rehabilitative program that includes singing lessons, with the drag queen next door.An ultraconservative security guard suffers a debilitating stroke and is assigned to a rehabilitative program that includes singing lessons, with the drag queen next door.

IMDb RATING
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19K
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  • Director
    • Joel Schumacher
  • Writer
    • Joel Schumacher
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Barry Miller
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joel Schumacher
  • Writer
    • Joel Schumacher
  • Stars
    • Robert De Niro
    • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Barry Miller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 116User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

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    Trailer 2:37
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    Photos96

    Robert De Niro and Philip Seymour Hoffman in Flawless (1999)
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    Philip Seymour Hoffman in Flawless (1999)
    Philip Seymour Hoffman, Nashom Wooden, Scott Allen Cooper, and Wilson Jermaine Heredia in Flawless (1999)
    Robert De Niro and Daphne Rubin-Vega in Flawless (1999)
    Robert De Niro in Flawless (1999)
    Philip Seymour Hoffman in Flawless (1999)
    Robert De Niro in Flawless (1999)
    Robert De Niro and Philip Seymour Hoffman in Flawless (1999)
    Joel Schumacher in Flawless (1999)
    Robert De Niro and Joel Schumacher in Flawless (1999)

    Top cast

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Walt Koontzas Walt Koontz
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Rustyas Rusty
    Barry Miller
    Barry Miller
    • Leonard Wilcoxas Leonard Wilcox
    Chris Bauer
    Chris Bauer
    • Jackoas Jacko
    Skipp Sudduth
    Skipp Sudduth
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Wilson Jermaine Heredia
    Wilson Jermaine Heredia
    • Cha-Chaas Cha-Cha
    Nashom Wooden
    • Amazing Graceas Amazing Grace
    • (as Nashom Benjamin)
    Scott Allen Cooper
    • Ivanaas Ivana
    Rory Cochrane
    Rory Cochrane
    • Pogoas Pogo
    Daphne Rubin-Vega
    Daphne Rubin-Vega
    • Tiaas Tia
    Vincent Laresca
    Vincent Laresca
    • Raymond Camachoas Raymond Camacho
    Karina Arroyave
    Karina Arroyave
    • Amberas Amber
    John Enos III
    John Enos III
    • Sonnyas Sonny
    • (as John Enos)
    Jude Ciccolella
    Jude Ciccolella
    • Detective Noonanas Detective Noonan
    Mina Bern
    Mina Bern
    • Mrs. Spivakas Mrs. Spivak
    Wanda De Jesus
    Wanda De Jesus
    • Karenas Karen
    Madhur Jaffrey
    Madhur Jaffrey
    • Dr. Nirmalaas Dr. Nirmala
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Vinnieas Vinnie
    • Director
      • Joel Schumacher
    • Writer
      • Joel Schumacher
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Walt Koontz, a homophobic cop, ends up with paralyzed vocal cords because of an unfortunate stroke. His therapy includes singing lessons from a neighbor who is not only flamboyantly gay but also pre-operative transgender. Both of them are equally prejudiced; Koontz against non-heterosexuals and the neighbor against closed-minded straight people. —Rob Reser - The Movie Kid - <moviekid@filmspot.com>
    • stroke
    • homosexual
    • gay interest
    • gay republican
    • female impersonator
    • 286 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Todos somos iguales. (Mexico)
    • Genre
      • Crime
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for pervasive language and strong violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Robert De Niro's face would sometimes ache for days after tensing his jaw to speak in his post-stroke scenes.
    • Quotes

      Rusty Zimmerman: Darling, I am more man than you will ever be, and more woman than you will ever get.

    • Crazy credits
      During the credits, DeNiro and Hoffman sing the "Name Song" together while staying in character.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: End of Days/Tumbleweeds/Flawless/Toy Story 2/All About My Mother (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Lady Marmalade
      Written by Bob Crewe & Kenny Nolan
      Performed by the cast, with additional vocals by Bruce Roberts

    User reviews116

    Review
    Top review
    Awesome Acting 101
    I am sorry to say that I saw this movie for the first time today. You know they say hind sight is 20/20. I remember when the previews for the movie were out and I thought that looks like a really great movie. It was an incredible movie.

    De Niro is exceptional as the homophobic former hero cop with a speech impediment due to a stroke. Hoffman is wonderful as the singing drag queen. The chemistry between the characters is true to life and heartfelt. When they come together, we see that their dissimilar lives are not so dissimilar at all. They are both overcoming some of the same trials and tribulations just over different things. They develop an amazing bond that will help them through the tough times.

    A Flawlessly Beautiful Movie.
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    10
    • cherry2x
    • Jan 16, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 24, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Без вад
    • Filming locations
      • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Tribeca Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,488,529
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,590,155
      • Nov 28, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,488,529
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS-Stereo
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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