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La manière forte

Original title: Whatever It Takes
  • 1998
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
676
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Andrew Dice Clay, Fred Williamson, and Don Wilson in La manière forte (1998)
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  • Director
    • Brady MacKenzie
  • Writers
    • Jack Capece
    • Raymond Obstfeld
  • Stars
    • Don Wilson
    • Andrew Dice Clay
    • Fred Williamson
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    676
    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
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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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    10d_rhino

    Great Cops and Robbers Movie

    An awesome Cops and Robbers genre movie! The stunts were great! The "Dragon" was amazing "Dice" was hysterical. Lots and lots of FUN! Hope to see more just like it! The women were beautiful and very sexy! Fred Williamson was especially good as the bad
    1LebowskiT1000

    Horrible Movie

    Let me just say that the only good thing about this film is the beautiful women in it. Other than that, the movie is just a waste of time. It's not often that I would say something like that about a film, most movies have some redeeming value, but this is one does not.

    The story isn't too terribly bad, I mean it's relatively interesting, but the acting and the dialogue is just god-awful! Just about all the fight scenes were just terrible! I thought this guy Don "The Dragon" Wilson (I can't believe this guy actually gets credited on film as "The Dragon") was a terrible fighter. Apparently he is some kick-boxing champion, well...I wasn't really impressed. In his defense, it could have been the choreographer that made the fighting less than impressive, but I don't know for sure. Andrew Dice Clay had a few funny lines in the movie, but most of the time he was just useless. The rest of the cast was bad too, but I won't get into it.

    Anyhow, I would never recommend watching this film unless you have NOTHING better to do with 2 hours of your life. If by some miracle you do happen to watch this film, I hope you enjoy it a lot more than I did. Thanks for reading,

    -Chris
    drapp

    Victoria Pratt not credited

    Basically a low B-level action movie with Andrew Dice Clay doing a lot of talking; but providing little action. You wouldn't miss much by never seeing it. Although, I'm a big fan of Victoria Pratt and am mystified at the lack of crediting of her in this movie; or in her list of credits on this site. She had a number of speaking parts, plenty of on-screen time, and the lone "revealing" scene. Probably the only one she has ever done.
    cg707

    Could be better

    "Whatever it takes" was not quite as entertaining as previous Don "The Dragon" Wilson movies. Don Wilson is beginning to show his age, and it appeared that it was more difficult for him to perform some of the stunts. The showing was running a "6" until the end, when Andrew Dice Clay had to come in with his moronic farmer jokes, which didn't add anything to the show, actually detracted from it, and was not normal for Wilson's productions.
    1mcslime

    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!).

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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. Les aventures de 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 Les aventures de Ford Fairlane (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Pedal To The Metal
      Performed by Chris Horvath

      Written by Chris Horvath (Jamnation Music, BMI)

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    • Release date
      • October 2000 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Whatever It Takes
    • 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
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Color
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