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Metascore

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critics

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

Summary: Some guys get all the luck, whether they like it or not. Chili Palmer happens to be in Hollywood collecting a gambling debt when he's struck by lightning (not literally). Called a natural for the movie business, he's snagged up by a producer. The rest is history.
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: Rated R for language and some violence.
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Genres: Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Release Date: Mar 24, 1997
Director Credit
Barry Sonnenfeld Director
Writer Credit
Elmore Leonard Novel
Scott Frank Screenplay
Principal Cast Credit
Danny DeVito Martin Weir
Gene Hackman Harry Zimm
John Travolta Chili Palmer
Rene Russo Karen Flores
Cast Credit
Bobby Slayton Dick Allen
David Paymer Leo Devoe
Delroy Lindo Bo Catlett
Dennis Farina Ray 'Bones' Barboni
Jacob Vargas Yayo Portillo
James Gandolfini Bear
Jon Gries Ronnie Wingate
Linda Hart Fay Devoe
Martin Ferrero Tommy Carlo
Miguel Sandoval Mr. Escobar
Renee Props Nicki
Producer Credit
Barry Sonnenfeld Executive Producer
Danny DeVito Producer
Graham Place Co-Producer
Michael Shamberg Producer
Stacey Sher Producer
Susan Ringo Associate Producer
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