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What's the Worst That Could Happen?

What's the Worst That Could Happen?

It takes a thief to nail a crook.

20015.51h 34m

Overview

Thief Kevin Caffery attempts to rob from the home of rich businessman Max Fairbanks. But Fairbanks catches him and steals his cherished ring that his girlfriend gave him. Caffery is then bent on revenge and getting his ring back with the help of his partners.

Directed by Sam Weisman
Written by Donald E. Westlake, Matthew Chapman
Produced by Lawrence Turman, David Hoberman, Ashok Amritraj
Box OfficeBudget: $60.0MRevenue: $38.4M

Top Cast

Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence

Kevin Caffery

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Max Fairbanks

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Berger

Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly

Gloria Sidell

Carmen Ejogo

Carmen Ejogo

Amber Belhaven

Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac

Uncle Jack

Larry Miller

Larry Miller

Earl Radburn

Nora Dunn

Nora Dunn

Lutetia Fairbanks

William Fichtner

William Fichtner

Detective Alex Tardio

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Walter Greenbaum

Themes & Keywords

businessmanmaster thiefthiefring

About What's the Worst That Could Happen?

What's the Worst That Could Happen? is a action, comedy, crime film released in 2001 exploring themes of businessman, master thief, thief, ring. Directed by Sam Weisman, it stars Martin Lawrence, Danny DeVito, John Leguizamo. Thief Kevin Caffery attempts to rob from the home of rich businessman Max Fairbanks. But Fairbanks catches him and steals his cherished ring that his girlfriend gave him. Caffery is then bent on revenge and getting his ring back with the help of his partners.

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