Why Me? (1990)A jewel thief steals a sacred ruby which sets off a chase by the police, the Turkish government, nutty American terrorists, and the CIA. Director:Gene Quintano |
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Why Me? (1990)A jewel thief steals a sacred ruby which sets off a chase by the police, the Turkish government, nutty American terrorists, and the CIA. Director:Gene Quintano |
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Christopher Lambert | ... | ||
Kim Greist | ... |
June Daley
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Christopher Lloyd | ... |
Bruno Daley
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J.T. Walsh | ... |
Francis Mahoney
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Gregory Millar | ... |
Leon
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Wendel Meldrum | ... |
Gatou Vardebedian
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Michael J. Pollard | ... |
Ralph
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John Hancock | ... |
Tiny
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Tony Plana | ... |
Benjy Klopzik
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Thomas Callaway | ... |
Zachary
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Jack Kehler | ... |
Freedly
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René Assa | ... |
Bob the Turk
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Sebastian Massa | ... |
Tiny's Sidekick
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Kate Benton | ... |
Spokeswoman
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Jack Heller | ... |
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A jewel thief, his wacky sidekick, and his girlfriend are chased around Los Angeles by cops, the Cia, terrorists and Turkish government agents after they steal a sacred ruby, the Byzantine Fire. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
This film is funny. That's the first thing you need to know. The second thing is why? Take two safe crackers, a ruby, an incompetent Armenian, a hard boiled police chief, a corrupt diplomat and a host of stoopid hoods, give 'em all a sparklingly witty script and a spaghetti plot, and watch them sort it all out. Lambert and Lloyd are a great comic duo and the late J T Walsh is a joy to watch as he gets madder and madder. This is not a film that'll change your life but it will make you laugh for an hour and a half and the way the world is right now, there are few things more valuable than light relief. With memorable one liners and side splitting sequences, this is a gem that too few people know about. It's not even IN Leonard Maltin's 2002 movie guide. Do yourself a favour and rent it if you get the chance. You'll love it.