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In a twisted 1950's where everyone does magic, a private detective investigates a murder case without it.In a twisted 1950's where everyone does magic, a private detective investigates a murder case without it.In a twisted 1950's where everyone does magic, a private detective investigates a murder case without it.
- Awards
- 3 nominations
John Epperson
- Vivian Dart
- (as Lypsinka)
Christopher Darga
- G-man #1
- (as Chris Darga)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaWhile making the circuit of talk shows to promote this movie, Dennis Hopper stated it was the strangest movie he had been in.
- GoofsIn the Spanish dub, some characters say "Koprotkin" instead of "Kropotkin". Kropotkin herself does not make that mistake.
- Quotes
Kim Hudson: What about our marriage?
Gottlieb: That wasn't a marriage, that was a license to shop.
- ConnectionsFeatures The Big Combo (1955)
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Wonderfully Weird w/ a Message
This film was a pleasant surprise. The mixture of historical set design, good plot and political satire was refreshing in an age where everything political is
hammered home in a pedantic monotone. Sheryl Lee Ralph was excellent and
her dynamic presence begs the questions as to why aren't there more black
females playing prominent roles in movies that have nothing to do with gangs
and drugs. Dennis Hopper was actually playing a character instead of playing
himself as he usually does. Julian sands was his slick and sinister self. I don't know why he wasn't chosen for the role of Lestat instead of Tom Cruise. Eric
Bogosian was awesome as the corrupt politician. The special effects were great in that they were not like the CGI crap of recent films. They were old fashioned special effects in that they were not added to make the unreal look real but to make the unreal look...well, unreal. I recommend this film for all fans of
Hollywood nostalgia, costume-period pieces and political commentary.
hammered home in a pedantic monotone. Sheryl Lee Ralph was excellent and
her dynamic presence begs the questions as to why aren't there more black
females playing prominent roles in movies that have nothing to do with gangs
and drugs. Dennis Hopper was actually playing a character instead of playing
himself as he usually does. Julian sands was his slick and sinister self. I don't know why he wasn't chosen for the role of Lestat instead of Tom Cruise. Eric
Bogosian was awesome as the corrupt politician. The special effects were great in that they were not like the CGI crap of recent films. They were old fashioned special effects in that they were not added to make the unreal look real but to make the unreal look...well, unreal. I recommend this film for all fans of
Hollywood nostalgia, costume-period pieces and political commentary.
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- luludavis
- Nov 27, 2004
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- Also known as
- El sello de Satán
- Filming locations
- Millard House - 645 Prospect Crescent, Pasadena, California, USA(Interior & exterior. As Vivian Dart's home.)
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