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Trapped in Paradise (1994)

PG-13  |   |  Adventure, Comedy, Crime  |  2 December 1994 (USA)
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Residents of a friendly Pennsylvania town foil three brothers' plan to rob a bank on Christmas Eve.

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Cast overview, first billed only:
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Richard B. Shull ...
Father Ritter
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Jack Heller ...
Chief Parole Officer
Mike Steiner ...
Monty Dealer
Kirk Dunn ...
Cop #2
Blanca Jansuzian ...
Shopkeeper
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Jeff Levine ...
Man in Restaurant
Sandra Myers ...
Diner #1
Mabel ...
Merlin
Sarge ...
Merlin
Paul Lazar ...
Deputy Timmy Burnell
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Deputy Myers
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Bill Firpo has managed to stay honest, but can't help but be dragged into things by his larcenous brothers, the clever Dave and the kleptomaniac Alvin. When the three find a bank so easy to rob that they can't resist, the only question is whether or not they can get out of town before the big snowstorm hits. While the three brothers run around town with their stolen loot, they are beseiged with the kindness of the townfolk that might just set them on the path of rightousness. Written by Michael Silva <silvamd@cleo.bc.edu>

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The Firpo Brothers can get away with anything. They just can't get away! See more »


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Rated PG-13 for some rude language | See all certifications »

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2 December 1994 (USA)  »

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Atrapados en el paraíso  »

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$5,777,916 (USA)
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Trivia

Dana Carvey loosely based his character's speaking style on a young Mickey Rourke. See more »

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When Peyser's car hits the tree, only one man can be clearly seen in the car, although there should be four people in it. See more »

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Shopkeeper: Policia! Policia!
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Referenced in Naked Fear (1999) See more »

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Beautiful Dreamer
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Written by Stephen Foster
Performed by Florence Stanley
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Pretty good
25 January 2000 | by (Charlottesville, VA.) – See all my reviews

I just can't understand why this movie has such a low rating, its a good Christmas movie, and Dana Carvey is hilarious. Overall, it has a very good cast, with him, Jon Lovitz and Nick Cage. I enjoyed, good way to spend a snowy day.


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