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Whatever It Takes

  • 1998
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
660
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Andrew Dice Clay, Fred Williamson, and Don Wilson in Whatever It Takes (1998)
ActionCrime

Two Los Angeles cops go undercover to investigate the distribution of steroids to wrestlers and bodybuilders.Two Los Angeles cops go undercover to investigate the distribution of steroids to wrestlers and bodybuilders.Two Los Angeles cops go undercover to investigate the distribution of steroids to wrestlers and bodybuilders.

  • Director
    • Brady MacKenzie
  • Writers
    • Jack Capece
    • Raymond Obstfeld
  • Stars
    • Don Wilson
    • Andrew Dice Clay
    • Fred Williamson
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    660
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brady MacKenzie
    • Writers
      • Jack Capece
      • Raymond Obstfeld
    • Stars
      • Don Wilson
      • Andrew Dice Clay
      • Fred Williamson
    • 11User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Don Wilson
    Don Wilson
    • Neil DeMarco
    • (as Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)
    Andrew Dice Clay
    Andrew Dice Clay
    • Dave Menardi
    Fred Williamson
    Fred Williamson
    • Paulie Salano
    Craig Susser
    • Sonny Salano
    Michael Bailey Smith
    Michael Bailey Smith
    • Kevin Thompson
    • (as Michael Baily Smith)
    Vic Polizos
    Vic Polizos
    • Sid Babich
    Joey Sagal
    Joey Sagal
    • Pope Kim
    • (as Joe Sagal)
    Leslie Danon
    Leslie Danon
    • Marla Christian
    John Nielsen
    • Walker
    Jack Capece
    • Devalle
    Bruce Gray
    Bruce Gray
    • Carl Lica
    Cori Lowens
    • Hans Grusser
    Pamala Tyson
    • Sharleen Harris
    • (as Pamela Tyson)
    Jimmie F. Skaggs
    Jimmie F. Skaggs
    • Roland
    Diane Robin
    Diane Robin
    • Connie
    Amanda Fuller
    Amanda Fuller
    • April
    Sid Sham
    • Tyler
    Jon Powell
    • Cooper
    • Director
      • Brady MacKenzie
    • Writers
      • Jack Capece
      • Raymond Obstfeld
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    • Trivia
      "The Dragon" and "The Diceman" make a quick reference to "Ford Fairlane" when they appropriate a drug pusher's aging automobile. The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) was a film showcasing Andrew Dice Clay.
    • Goofs
      Needlessly reckless for undercover cops to argue over police ethics while standing only a few steps away from the bad guy's house they just left.
    • Connections
      References The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Pedal To The Metal
      Performed by Chris Horvath
      Written by Chris Horvath (Jamnation Music, BMI)

    User reviews11

    Featured review
    1/10

    Don't waste your time...

    I'm a big fan of B action movies, but this dog was pitiful. Don "The Dragon" Wilson's martial arts choreography was so slow-moving it paled in comparison to even the lowliest "Power Rangers" TV episode. The Diceman looked paunchy, aged, and was unfunny (and I LIKE his humor!).

    The lone bright spot of this flop was Leslie Danon. Caught my eye enough to look up her other credits on IMDb. Would like to see more of her (figuratively AND literally!).
    • mcslime
    • Aug 19, 1999
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    • Release date
      • November 13, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Misión suicida
    • Filming locations
      • Southern California, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Dominion Entertainment
      • Hudson River Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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