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The Hollywood Sign (2001)

R | | Comedy, Crime | 4 October 2001 (Netherlands)
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Three washed-up actors must deliver the most convincing performances of their lives as part of a dangerous plot designed to finance their triumphant comeback.

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Sönke Wortmann

Writers:

Leon de Winter (novel), Leon de Winter (screenplay)

Stars:

Tom Berenger, Rod Steiger, Burt Reynolds | See full cast & crew »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Berenger ... Tom Greener
Jacqueline Kim ... Paula Carver
Rod Steiger ... Floyd Benson
Burt Reynolds ... Kage Mulligan
Al Sapienza ... Rodney
Dominic Keating ... Steve
Eric Bruskotter ... Muscle
David Proval ... Charlie
Kay E. Kuter ... Robbie Kant
Raf Mauro ... Lenny Lena
Kathleen Gati ... Deb
Roz Witt ... Deli Waitress
Adria Tennor ... Kant's Receptionist
Amy Leland Amy Leland ... Rocco Hostess
Mark Gantt ... Party Boy
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Three washed-up actors must deliver the most convincing performances of their lives as part of a dangerous plot designed to finance their triumphant comeback.

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Three ex-Hollywood legends are going to steal $10,000,000. If they can only keep their act together. See more »

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Comedy | Crime

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Rated R for language and some violence | See all certifications »

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Whoopi Goldberg: As one of the women throwing dirt on a coffin in the funeral scene. See more »

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The bottle of whiskey rotates between shots even though no one has touched it. See more »

Quotes

Kage Mulligan: Hello, I am Detective William... Barslow and I'm here to ask you some questions. Can I come in?
Paula Carver: You know, I think I'd like to see Mister Benson open.
Kage Mulligan: What?
Paula Carver: Would you mind giving it a shot?
Floyd Benson: Oh, not at all. I was born to be a leading man, you know.
Kage Mulligan: This is my part! This is my scene!
Tom Greener: Kage, Kage, ehm, just take it easy. We're, we're trying some things out here.
Kage Mulligan: Nothing ever changes.
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ZZZZZZZZ A real sleeper......
18 March 2008 | by merklekranz – See all my reviews

"The Hollywood Sign" starts with some sharp comedy, but quickly deteriorates. Rod Steiger and Burt Reynolds hold things together for a short time, while Tom Beringer comes across as if he had a bad case of constipation. I had expectations that this was a black comedy, but what attempts were made at dark humor fall flat, mostly because of terrible timing. The script is very muddled, and the exact nature of the crime caper never clear. What is crystal clear is that "The Hollywood Sign" wastes good performances from Burt Reynolds and Rod Steiger. Because of the weak script, boredom eventually evolves into disinterest. A real sleeper. ZZZZZZ - MERK
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Language:

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Release Date:

4 October 2001 (Netherlands) See more »

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Filming Locations:

Hollywood Forever Cemetery - 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »
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Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)
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Senator Film Produktion, Blue Rider Pictures, Pleswin Entertainment Group See more »
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2.20 : 1
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