Whatever It Takes
“Sometimes it takes more than muscle!”
Synopsis
Two Los Angeles cops go undercover to investigate the distribution of steroids to wrestlers and body builders.
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Top Cast
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Don Wilson
Neil DeMarco
Andrew Dice Clay
Dave Menardi
Fred Williamson
Paulie Salano
Craig Susser
Sonny Salano
Michael Bailey Smith
Kevin Thompson
Vic Polizos
Sid Babich
Joey Sagal
Pope Kim
Leslie Danon
Marla Christian
John Nielsen
Walker
Jack Capece
Devalle
Bruce Gray
Carl Lica
Cori Lowens
Hans Grusser
Pamala Tyson
Sharleen Harris
Jimmie F. Skaggs
Roland
Diane Robin
Connie
Tony Halme
Opponent
Victoria Pratt
Kim, the fitness instructor (uncredited)
Amanda Fuller
April
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brady MacKenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Obstfeld, Jack Capece
- Original Score
- Mitch Lijewski
- Original Title
- Whatever It Takes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Dominion Entertainment, Hudson River Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brady MacKenzie
Raymond Obstfeld, Jack Capece
Mitch Lijewski
Andrea V. Rossotto, Ken Blakey
Michael Feichtner, David DeFalco, Damon Rein, Michael D. Manshel
Department Leadership Roster
Damon Rein
Producer
Michael D. Manshel
Producer
Raymond Obstfeld
Writer
Brady MacKenzie
Director
Jack Capece
Writer
Andrea V. Rossotto
Director of Photography
Patrick J. Statham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whatever It Takes
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What is Whatever It Takes about?
Two Los Angeles cops go undercover to investigate the distribution of steroids to wrestlers and body builders.
Who directed Whatever It Takes?
Whatever It Takes was directed by Brady MacKenzie.
Who stars in Whatever It Takes?
The principal cast of Whatever It Takes includes Don Wilson, Andrew Dice Clay, Fred Williamson, Craig Susser, Michael Bailey Smith.
When was Whatever It Takes released and how long is it?
Whatever It Takes was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Whatever It Takes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whatever It Takes was composed by Mitch Lijewski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whatever It Takes?
Whatever It Takes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).