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Trigger Happy (1996)
Released By: MGM Home Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
Genre: Action-Adventure
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Larry Bishop
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Diane Lane, Ellen Barkin, Gabriel Byrne, Gregory Hines, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Dreyfuss
Published ID: 116053
UPC: 027616902924,
Plot: A group of mobsters fight for control in this satirical comedy-drama. Vic (Richard Dreyfuss) is a not-especially-stable crime boss who -- following a spell in a mental hospital after being diagnosed with schizophrenia -- is sent home and is ready to resume his place as supreme leader of the mob. Mickey Holliday (Jeff Goldblum), Vic's enforcer and right hand man, is trying to get everything squared away for Vic's return, which may complicate his personal life, since he's been having an affair with Vic's girlfriend Grace (Diane Lane), as well as her sister Rita (Ellen Barkin). While Vic has been away, a number of other gangsters have been squabbling over who will take control of his territories, including Jake Parker (Kyle MacLachlan), Jules Flamingo (Gregory Hines), and Jacky Johnson (Burt Reynolds). However, it's the seriously eccentric Ben London (Gabriel Byrne) who turns out to be Mickey's and Vic's most potent rival as the various gangsters shoot it out over who gets what piece of the pie. Inspired in part by the Rat Pack crime flicks of the 1960s -- such as Ocean's Eleven and Robin and the Seven Hoods -- Mad Dog Time (also released under the title Trigger Happy) was written and directed by former actor Larry Bishop, son of Rat Packer Joey Bishop, who pops up in a small role. Larry's co-star from Wild in the Streets, Christopher Jones, appears in a supporting role as a gunman; it was his first film appearance since Ryan's Daughter in 1970. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Barf
Added 7/3/2009

This is a movie that should have never been made. A complete failure, e.g., acting, directing, the script (sucks BIG time).

The popular artists (great actors) in this movie should be slapped in the face for participating in such an awful movie.

I would like to know the politics behind this movie, i.e., why was this crap ever approved by the studio?


0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Mad Dog Time
Added 12/18/2007

This is a fun film that was released to relative obscurity, but is a hidden gem. The film centers on the events surrounding a mob boss who is getting out of the looney bin and all of the power plays surrounding him. Great acting by the entire cast. The director does an excellent job of building a quirky mob world filled with great characters such as Sleepy Joe and Brass Balls Ben London. This movie has been released under two titles even here in the states, I have a copy of the vhs under the other title which was Trigger Happy. Ironically both titles come from the same line in the movie. This is one of my top picks for those who like mobster movies, funny movies or movies that are just plain fun. Actors include, Jeff Goldblum in one of his best roles, Richard Dreyfuss and Gabriele Byrn to name a few but it is a large ensemble cast and has many cameos including Angie Everhart, Burt Reynolds, and even Richard Pryor. Check this one out and enjoy.
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movies decaysquid can live with.
Added 9/12/2007

a star cameo filled gangster movie.not as serious as montana nor as graphic in the results of depicted types of violence.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The Stuff Cult Films Are Made Of
Added 3/5/2007

1996's MADS DOG TIME is quirky fun. This little hoodlum black comedy is the stuff cult films are made of. Unorthodox at best, this film contains a great cast and very interesting characters. The cast truly is fantastic including Richard Dreyfuss, Gabriel Byrne, Jeff Goldblum, Burt Reynolds, Henry Silva, Joey Bishop, Diane Lane, Ellen Barkin, Kyle MacLachlan, Michael J. Pollard, Richard Pryor, Paul Anka, Gregory Hines and the long lost enigmatic Christopher Jones not seen since RYAN'S DAUGHTER. Larry Bishop produced, directed and wrote this wild screenplay. The more you watch it, the more you see. Highly underrated.

2 out of 3 people found this helpful.
Mega cast of stars...!!!
Added 6/30/2006

A surprisingly great movie w/ countless named stars in support roles.
2 out of 3 people found this helpful.
Barf
Added 7/3/2009

This is a movie that should have never been made. A complete failure, e.g., acting, directing, the script (sucks BIG time).

The popular artists (great actors) in this movie should be slapped in the face for participating in such an awful movie.

I would like to know the politics behind this movie, i.e., why was this crap ever approved by the studio?


0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Mad Dog Time
Added 12/18/2007

This is a fun film that was released to relative obscurity, but is a hidden gem. The film centers on the events surrounding a mob boss who is getting out of the looney bin and all of the power plays surrounding him. Great acting by the entire cast. The director does an excellent job of building a quirky mob world filled with great characters such as Sleepy Joe and Brass Balls Ben London. This movie has been released under two titles even here in the states, I have a copy of the vhs under the other title which was Trigger Happy. Ironically both titles come from the same line in the movie. This is one of my top picks for those who like mobster movies, funny movies or movies that are just plain fun. Actors include, Jeff Goldblum in one of his best roles, Richard Dreyfuss and Gabriele Byrn to name a few but it is a large ensemble cast and has many cameos including Angie Everhart, Burt Reynolds, and even Richard Pryor. Check this one out and enjoy.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
movies decaysquid can live with.
Added 9/12/2007

a star cameo filled gangster movie.not as serious as montana nor as graphic in the results of depicted types of violence.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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