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Double Whammy

Double Whammy

A comedy about a detective with everything... but a clue.

20015.41h 33m

Overview

Ray Pluto has many problems. He is satirized in the tabloids as the "loser cop." His partner is starting to seem suspiciously attracted to him. A pair of screenwriters across the hall keep bugging him for help. The superintendent of his building is stabbed by hoodlums hired by his own rebellious daughter. To top it off, a sexually aggressive chiropractor may just be Ray's undoing.

Directed by Tom DiCillo
Written by Tom DiCillo
Produced by Marcus Viscidi, David Kronemeyer, Jim Serpico
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Top Cast

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Ray Pluto

Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Hurley

Ann Beamer

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

Juan Benitez

Victor Argo

Victor Argo

Lt. Spigot

Chris Noth

Chris Noth

Chick Dimitri

Donald Faison

Donald Faison

Cletis

Keith Nobbs

Keith Nobbs

Duke

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Jerry Cubbins

Maurice Compte

Maurice Compte

Jo Jo

Otto Sanchez

Otto Sanchez

Ping Pung

Themes & Keywords

detectiverivalryinsultguilttabloid

About Double Whammy

Double Whammy is a comedy, crime, drama film released in 2001 exploring themes of detective, rivalry, insult, guilt, tabloid. Directed by Tom DiCillo, it stars Denis Leary, Elizabeth Hurley, Luis Guzmán. Ray Pluto has many problems. He is satirized in the tabloids as the "loser cop." His partner is starting to seem suspiciously attracted to him. A pair of screenwriters across the hall keep bugging him for help. The superintendent of his building is stabbed by hoodlums hired by his own rebellious daughter. To top it off, a sexually aggressive chiropractor may just be Ray's undoing.

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