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Once Upon a Time in Venice
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Once Upon a Time in Venice

2017-06-08 · 94 min · ★ 5.2

Action · Comedy · Thriller · Mystery

Steve Ford is a private detective in Venice Beach, Calif., who's good with the ladies, bad with the punches and wild about his dog Buddy. When local thugs steal Buddy, Ford turns to Spyder, their devious leader, and forges an unlikely alliance. With help from his best friend, Steve pulls out the big guns to retrieve Spyder's stolen cash and cocaine and save Buddy.

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Directors
Mark Cullen, Robb Cullen
Production companies
Voltage Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 855,888

Top Cast

Bruce WillisBruce WillisSteve
Jason MomoaJason MomoaSpyder
John GoodmanJohn GoodmanDave Phillips
Thomas MiddleditchThomas MiddleditchJohn
Famke JanssenFamke JanssenKatey Ford
Elisabeth RöhmElisabeth RöhmAnne Phillips
Adam GoldbergAdam GoldbergLou the Jew
Wood HarrisWood HarrisThe Prince
Emily RobinsonEmily RobinsonTaylor
Kal PennKal PennRajeesh
Adrian MartinezAdrian MartinezTino
TygaTygaSalvatore
Stephanie SigmanStephanie SigmanLupe
Ken DavitianKen DavitianYuri
Christopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldMr. Carter
Maurice CompteMaurice CompteOscar
Ana Flavia GavlakAna Flavia GavlakBeautiful Brunette
Colin KanePhil
Ralph GarmanRalph GarmanBum
Kevin BreznahanKevin BreznahanDonnie

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