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Gigli

Gigli

Life doesn't play by the rules.

20034.02h 2m

Overview

Gigli is ordered to kidnap the psychologically challenged younger brother of a powerful federal prosecutor. When plans go awry, Gigli's boss sends in Ricki, a gorgeous free-spirited female gangster who has her own set of orders to assist with the kidnapping. But Gigli begins falling for the decidedly unavailable Ricki, which could be a hazard to his occupation.

Directed by Martin Brest
Written by Martin Brest
Produced by Casey Silver, Martin Brest
Box OfficeBudget: $75.6MRevenue: $7.3M

Top Cast

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck

Larry Gigli

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Ricki

Justin Bartha

Justin Bartha

Brian

Lainie Kazan

Lainie Kazan

Mother

Missy Crider

Missy Crider

Robin

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Starkman

Lenny Venito

Lenny Venito

Louis

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Det. Stanley Jacobellis

Terry Camilleri

Terry Camilleri

Man in Dryer

David Backus

David Backus

Laundry Customer

Themes & Keywords

mentally disablednew york citykidnappingblackmailmission of murderloversmobster

About Gigli

Gigli is a comedy, crime, drama, romance film released in 2003 exploring themes of mentally disabled, new york city, kidnapping, blackmail, mission of murder, lovers. Directed by Martin Brest, it stars Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bartha. Gigli is ordered to kidnap the psychologically challenged younger brother of a powerful federal prosecutor. When plans go awry, Gigli's boss sends in Ricki, a gorgeous free-spirited female gangster who has her own set of orders to assist with the kidnapping. But Gigli begins falling for the decidedly unavailable Ricki, which could be a hazard to his occupation.

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