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Hugo Pool (1997)

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Reviews Counted: 7 Fresh: 1  Rotten:6 Average Rating: 3.9/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

Synopsis: Scantily clad L.A. pool cleaner Hugo Duguay (Milano) encounters all manner of bizarre and deviant characters while on a mission to fill the pool of a kvetchy Mafioso. This ensemble effort from cult director Downey (Sr., of "Putney Swope" fame) cuts close to home, with Downey Jr. cast as a... Scantily clad L.A. pool cleaner Hugo Duguay (Milano) encounters all manner of bizarre and deviant characters while on a mission to fill the pool of a kvetchy Mafioso. This ensemble effort from cult director Downey (Sr., of "Putney Swope" fame) cuts close to home, with Downey Jr. cast as a violent filmmaker and Dempsey as the love interest, who is afflicted with Lou Gehrig's Disease (the same ailment which claimed the life of Downey's wife, who co-scripted). [More]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Alyssa Milano, Patrick Dempsey, Robert Downey, Richard Lewis, Malcolm McDowell

Director: Robert Downey
Producer: Barbara Ligeti
Screenwriter: Robert Downey, Laura Ernst
Composer: Danilo Perez

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Dec 26, 2006

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The best thing about this bizarre love story (follie de grandeur) between a female pool cleaner and immobile man in wheelchair is that it puts icon Robert Downey behind the camera after long absence; with some luck Patrick Dempsey should become a lead man

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The bottom of the pool.

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Interesting -- but not riveting -- slice of life in Southern California.

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