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.
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| Robert De Niro | ... |
Walt Koontz
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| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... |
Rusty
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| Barry Miller | ... |
Leonard Wilcox
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| Chris Bauer | ... |
Jacko
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| Skipp Sudduth | ... |
Tommy
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| Wilson Jermaine Heredia | ... |
Cha-Cha
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Nashom Wooden | ... |
Amazing Grace
(as Nashom Benjamin)
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Scott Allen Cooper | ... |
Ivana
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| Rory Cochrane | ... |
Pogo
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| Daphne Rubin-Vega | ... |
Tia
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| Vincent Laresca | ... |
Raymond Camacho
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| Karina Arroyave | ... |
Amber
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| John Enos III | ... |
Sonny
(as John Enos)
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| Jude Ciccolella | ... |
Detective Noonan
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| Mina Bern | ... |
Mrs. Spivak
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| Wanda De Jesus | ... |
Karen
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| Madhur Jaffrey | ... |
Dr. Nirmala
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| Mark Margolis | ... |
Vinnie
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| Shiek Mahmud-Bey | ... |
Vance
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| Luis Saguar | ... |
Mr. Z
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Kyle Rivers | ... |
LeShaun
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Sammy Rhee | ... |
Mr. Pim
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Hyunsoo Lee | ... |
Mrs. Pim
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Richie LaMontagne | ... |
Carmine
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| Penny Balfour | ... |
Cristal
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| Winter Ave Zoli | ... |
Tasha
(as Winter B. Uhlarik)
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Raven O. | ... |
Notorious F.A.G.
(as Raven O)
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| Joey Arias | ... |
Stormy
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| Jackie Beat | ... |
Gypsy
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Blake Willett | ... |
Cop
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Ingrid Rivera | ... |
Cop
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| Craig Braun | ... |
Paulie
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John Doumanian | ... |
Mr. Terzola
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Melissa Osborn | ... |
Tourist
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John Contratti | ... |
Customer
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Stacy Highsmith | ... |
Denise
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Rod Rodriguez | ... |
Lesbian
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Alice Williams | ... |
Lesbian
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Antonette Schwartzberg | ... |
Mrs. Terzola
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Hamilton De Oliveira | ... |
Hotel Janitor
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Logan McCall | ... |
EMS Technician
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John Mack | ... |
EMS Technician
(as John E. Mack)
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John R. Corcoran | ... |
Physical Therapist
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| Matt Merchant | ... |
Man in Crowd
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| Kevin Aviance | ... |
Singer
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CoCo LaChine | ... |
Singer
(as Coco LaChine)
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José Ángel García | ... |
Singer
(as Jose Angel Garcia)
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Bruce Roberts | ... |
Singer
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Al Marz | ... |
Cristal's Boyfriend
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Michelle Robinson | ... |
Dancer
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Nina von Arx | ... |
Dancer
(as Nina Sonja Peterson)
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Larry Marx | ... |
Bar Patron
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| Mitchell Lichtenstein | ... |
Gay Republican Spokesperson
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| John Fink | ... |
Gay Republican Lawyer
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Bret Kropp | ... |
Drag Queen
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Cooley | ... |
Cop
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Constance Boardman | ... |
Reporter
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Lucy Cerezo-Scully | ... |
Paramedic
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| Al Thompson | ... |
Paramedic
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Alba Albanese | ... |
Working Girl (uncredited)
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| Christian Boeving | ... |
Max (uncredited)
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| Vava Buitenkant | ... |
Hooker (uncredited)
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| Natalie Carter | ... |
Neighbor (uncredited)
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| Michael Harkins | ... |
Drag Pageant Contestant (uncredited)
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| Denice De Jon Nortez | ... |
Tango-Dancer (uncredited)
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| Victor Rasuk | ... |
Kid from the Neighborhood (uncredited)
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Lois Sach | ... |
Comedy show audience (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Joel Schumacher | ||
Written by
| Joel Schumacher | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Caroline Baron | ... | co-producer |
| Robert De Niro | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Neil A. Machlis | ... | executive producer (as Neil Machlis) |
| Eli Richbourg | ... | associate producer |
| Jane Rosenthal | ... | producer |
| Amy Sayres | ... | co-producer |
| Joel Schumacher | ... | producer |
Music by
| Bruce Roberts | ||
Cinematography by
| Declan Quinn | ||
Editing by
| Mark Stevens | ||
Editorial Department
| Gary Burritt | ... | negative cutter |
| Robert L. Crawford | ... | apprentice editor |
| James Durante | ... | first assistant editor |
| Phil Hetos | ... | color timer |
| John Hill | ... | assistant editor |
| David Krieger | ... | post-production assistant |
| Dennis Thorlaksen | ... | assistant editor (as Denny Thorlaksen) |
| Joe Violante | ... | dailies advisor |
Casting By
| Mali Finn | ||
Production Design by
| Jan Roelfs | ||
Art Direction by
| Sarah Knowles | ||
Set Decoration by
| Leslie Pope | ||
Costume Design by
| Daniel Orlandi | ||
Makeup Department
| Margot Boccia | ... | key makeup artist |
| Kelly Gleason | ... | makeup artist |
| Ilona Herman | ... | key hair stylist: Mr. DeNiro / key makeup artist: Mr. DeNiro |
| Aaron F. Quarles | ... | key hair stylist (as Aaron Quarles) |
| Sacha Quarles | ... | hair stylist |
| Heidi Kulow | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Kathleen McGill | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Julie A. Bloom | ... | second assistant director (as Julie Bloom) |
| Kenneth G. Brown | ... | second second assistant director (as Kenneth Brown) |
| Anura Idupuganti | ... | dga trainee |
| Michael E. Steele | ... | first assistant director (as Michael Steele) |
| Steve Apicella | ... | first assistant director (uncredited) |
| Shawn Griffith | ... | second assistant director: reshoots (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John Basile | ... | set dresser |
| Lauren Buckley | ... | art department coordinator |
| John Cahill | ... | set dresser |
| James Covington | ... | stand-by painter |
| John R. Ford | ... | assistant property master (as John Ford) |
| Scott Gertsen | ... | construction foreman (as K. Scott Gertsen) |
| Robert Griffon Jr. | ... | property master (as Bob Griffon) |
| Bruce Lee Gross | ... | leadman (as Bruce Gross) |
| Robert H. Klatt | ... | set dresser (as Robert Klatt) |
| Anna Louizos | ... | assistant art director |
| Miguel López-Castillo | ... | assistant art director (as Miguel Lopez-Castillo) |
| Christine Mayer | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Fred Merusi | ... | construction coordinator |
| Dennis Murray | ... | set dresser |
| Deborah Prate Panuccio | ... | on-set dresser (as Deborah Prate-Panuccio) |
| Mick Rossman | ... | scenic foreman |
| Bruce Swanson | ... | on-set dresser |
| Denis Zack | ... | set dresser |
| Michael Zansky | ... | paint foreman |
| Louis J. Porzio | ... | shop foreman (uncredited) |
| Paul Robotti | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Sayers | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gary Alper | ... | production sound recordist |
| Ron Bartlett | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gary Blufer | ... | additional sound effects recordist |
| Michael Broomberg | ... | foley artist |
| Marc Deschaine | ... | adr assistant |
| Joe Divitale | ... | sound effects editor (as Joseph DiVitale) |
| John Michael Fanaris | ... | sound effects coordinator |
| Peter Gregory | ... | sound recordist (as Pete Gregory) |
| Mildred Iatrou | ... | dialogue editor |
| Chris Jenkins | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Keating | ... | stereo sound consultant: DTS |
| Mary Jo Lang | ... | foley mixer |
| John Leveque | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Kimberly Ellen Lowe | ... | dialogue editor (as Kimberly Lowe Voigt) |
| Anthony Milch | ... | supervising sound editor (as Anthony R. Milch) |
| Mark Narramore | ... | sound recordist |
| David Pastecchi | ... | boom operator (as Dave Pastecchi) |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist |
| Robert Schaper | ... | supervising recording engineer (as Bob Schaper) |
| Mark Smith | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Becky Sullivan | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Shawn Sykora | ... | supervising foley editor |
| Carolyn Tapp | ... | foley recordist |
| Tim Tuchrello | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Dustin Van Baalbergen | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Brooke Henderson Ward | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Donald L. Warner Jr. | ... | dialogue editor |
| Warren A. Weberg | ... | cable person |
| Aaron D. Weisblatt | ... | sound effects editor |
| J. Aloysius Flanagan III | ... | sound editorial support (uncredited) |
| Daniel Fontana | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Rudy Pi | ... | additional sound re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Connie Brink | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Matt Vogel | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Carrick O'Quinn | ... | stunt player |
| Jodi Michelle Pynn | ... | stunt player |
| Michael Russo | ... | stunt player (as Mike Russo) |
| Manny Siverio | ... | stunt performer |
| Eddie Yansick | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Bill Anagnos | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Patrick Capone | ... | camera operator |
| Lamont Crawford | ... | dolly grip |
| Thomas Ford | ... | assistant lighting technician |
| Amanda Hudson | ... | camera loader |
| Kevin McKenna | ... | video assist operator |
| Scot A. Nederman-Paul | ... | additional film loader (as Scott Nederman) |
| David Noble | ... | second company grip |
| Patrick Quinn | ... | second assistant camera |
| Gerard Sava | ... | first assistant camera |
| Andrew D. Schwartz | ... | still photographer (as Andrew Schwartz) |
| Robert Sciretta | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Kevin Smyth | ... | key grip |
| Etienne Braun | ... | unit still photographer (uncredited) |
| Rick Gioia | ... | camera operator: "b" camera (uncredited) |
| Graham Klatt | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Darren Ryan | ... | 24 frame video operator (uncredited) |
| Lance Shepherd | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Barbara Harris | ... | voice casting |
| Lindsey Hayes Kroeger | ... | casting assistant (as Lindsey Hayes) |
| Emily Schweber | ... | casting associate |
| Karen Gilman | ... | temporary casting associate (uncredited) |
| Hadley Harkrader | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mark Burchard | ... | key costumer |
| Sandi Figueroa | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Askia Won-Ling Jacob | ... | key costumer (as Askia Jacob) |
| Alice Levy | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Suzanne McCabe | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Marcie Olivi | ... | costumer: Mr. DeNiro |
| Monica Ruiz-Ziegler | ... | wardrobe production assistant (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Ernie Karpeles | ... | assistant location manager |
| Lauri Pitkus | ... | location manager |
| Nancy Roth | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Jellybean Benítez | ... | executive soundtrack producer |
| Jill Dell'abate | ... | music contractor (as Jill Dell'Abate) |
| Matthias Gohl | ... | music producer: Gohl/McLaughlin |
| Daryl B. Kell | ... | music editor (as Daryl Kell) |
| Winfried Kraus | ... | orchestrator |
| Daniel McIntosh | ... | music playback |
| Stephen McLaughlin | ... | music producer (as Gohl/McLaughlin) |
| Jonathan Sheffer | ... | conductor |
| Joel Sill | ... | executive music producer |
| David Tobocman | ... | associate music producer |
| James Burt | ... | assistant music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sheila Paige | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ronald Baum | ... | driver: cast / transportation |
| Jon M. Johnson | ... | parking coordinator (as John Johnson) |
| John Leonidas | ... | transportation captain |
| Brian Lieberz | ... | driver |
| Dennis Radesky | ... | transportation co-captain |
| David Conelli | ... | camera car driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Joan Altman | ... | accountant |
| David Bausch | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Maureen Beitler | ... | first aid |
| Robin Chambers | ... | assistant: Mr. DeNiro |
| Evan Cohen | ... | assistant accountant |
| John R. Corcoran | ... | technical consultant |
| Ivana Crvelin | ... | assistant: Ms. Baron |
| Matt Demier | ... | assistant accountant (as Matt DeMier) |
| Beverly Devine | ... | technical consultant |
| Philip Dixon | ... | production assistant |
| Marylou Eales | ... | assistant: Mr. Sill |
| Gina Edmond-Feldman | ... | production secretary (as Georgina Feldman) |
| Deborah Evans | ... | assistant accountant |
| Eleni Fotinos | ... | assistant choreographer: tango (as Eleny Fotinos) |
| Anthony Goldschmidt | ... | title designer |
| Amy Goodman Kass | ... | production assistant (as Amy Goodman) |
| Courtney Henley-Anderson | ... | production secretary |
| Lori Johnson | ... | production coordinator |
| Takahide Kawakami | ... | key set production assistant |
| Julie Kuehndorf | ... | unit publicist |
| Apoorva Lakhia | ... | production assistant |
| Nancy Lefkowitz | ... | assistant: Ms. Rosenthal |
| Adam Leichtman | ... | assistant: Mr. De Niro |
| Michael Panico | ... | production assistant |
| Derek Pastures | ... | parking coordinator |
| Paul Pellicoro | ... | choreographer: tango / instructor: tango |
| John Polce | ... | stand-in: Walt |
| John Silvestri | ... | production assistant (as John Sylvestri) |
| Alexa Steele | ... | production assistant |
| Billy Stritch | ... | piano coach: Philip Seymour Hoffman |
| Linda Toom | ... | production assistant |
| Tim Trevathan | ... | production assistant |
| Brenda Ventura | ... | assistant: Mr. DeNiro |
| Dominika Waclawiak | ... | production assistant |
| Benjamin Washington | ... | production assistant |
| Andy Wheeler | ... | assistant accountant |
| Keith Young | ... | choreographer |
| Elizabeth Yuja-Barnett | ... | assistant: Mr. Machlis |
| Claire Baker | ... | executive assistant to director (uncredited) |
| Justin Christopher | ... | stand-in: Scott Cooper (uncredited) |
| Marisa Clayton | ... | dailies assistant: Magno Sound & Video (uncredited) |
| Shannon K. Irvin-Sansaricq | ... | Manager: Production Finance Accountant MGM/UA (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Gail Carpenter | ... | thanks |
| Orlando Pinnock | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1999) (United States) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Paradise Group (2000) (Russia) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1999) (Japan) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (Brazil) (VHS)
- Bac Films (France)
- Budapest Film (Hungary)
- Cecchi Gori Home Video (2001) (Italy) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Filmverleih (Germany)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (Mexico) (VHS)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corporation (MGM)
- NITV (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Pluto TV (2024) (United States) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cecil B. DeMeals (craft service)
- Eos Orchestra (music performed by)
- Gohl McLaughlin Prods. (music produced by)
- Grant Wilfley Casting (extras casting)
- Image Resources (trailer editing)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Pacific Title/Mirage (opticals)
- Sabron Payroll Services (payroll: orchestra)
- SoundStorm (sound editing)
- Todd-AO Studios (re-recorded at)
- Tomkats Catering (catering)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by Rob Reser - The Movie Kid - |
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| Taglines | Todos somos iguales. (Mexico) See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $15,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,590,155, 28 Nov 1999 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Robert De Niro's face would sometimes ache for days after tensing his jaw to speak in his post-stroke scenes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in End of Days/Tumbleweeds/Flawless/Toy Story 2/All About My Mother (1999). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Lady Marmalade See more » |
| Crazy Credits | During the credits, DeNiro and Hoffman sing the "Name Song" together while staying in character. See more » |
| Quotes |
Rusty Zimmerman:
Darling, I am more man than you will ever be, and more woman than you will ever get. See more » |