Love and Action in Chicago (1999)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1999 Wide

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Courtney B. Vance stars in this screwball romantic comedy as Eddie Jones, a devout Catholic who is committed celibacy. He is also a trained killer for the Eliminator Corp; a shadowy government organization dedicated to wasting society's undesirables. He reconciles his beliefs and his career by telling himself that he has been empowered by God to rid the country of sinners and scum. Sensing that her underling could use some fun, Eddie's boss -- known only as the Middleman (Kathleen Turner) --

R, 1 hr. 31 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Comedy

Directed By: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Written By: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1999 Wide

On DVD: Jun 6, 2000

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Cast

Courtney B. Vance
Eddie Jones
Regina King
Lois Newton
Jason Alexander
Frank Bonner
Kathleen Turner
Middleman
Edward Asner
Taylor
Robert Breuler
Oli
Michael Gilio
Martin
Kevin Scott Greer
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Not much action, less love. But you do get to see George Costanza as a villain.

September 16, 2004 Comment

Rob Thomas

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

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The film is about an uptight and "celibate" government hit man Eddie (Courtney B. Vance) who eliminates persons that the government has problem with or does not like. As you can imagine, that is a lot of people so business for him is quite brisk but when Eddie decides to quit and be with the woman he loves, he has to

March 24, 2011

Deb S

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This movie had my two favorite actors as lead roles. It wasnt too heavey, didn't require too much thinking. The comedy and action complimented one another. Ifeel its a good movie to have in your collection.

December 20, 2010