Double Whammy
“A comedy about a detective with everything... but a clue.”
Synopsis
Ray Pluto has many problems. He is satirized in the tabloids as the "loser cop." His partner is starting to seem suspiciously attracted to him. A pair of screenwriters across the hall keep bugging him for help. The superintendent of his building is stabbed by hoodlums hired by his own rebellious daughter. To top it off, a sexually aggressive chiropractor may just be Ray's undoing.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Double Whammy Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-23
Top Cast
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Denis Leary
Ray Pluto
Elizabeth Hurley
Ann Beamer
Luis Guzmán
Juan Benitez
Victor Argo
Lt. Spigot
Chris Noth
Chick Dimitri
Donald Faison
Cletis
Keith Nobbs
Duke
Steve Buscemi
Jerry Cubbins
Maurice Compte
Jo Jo
Otto Sanchez
Ping Pung
Melonie Díaz
Maribel Benitez
Millie Tirelli
Yolanda
Kevin Olson
Ricky Lapinski
Joe D'Angerio
Detective Janks
Maurice G. Smith
Boover
Rachel Avalon
Carla
Stephanie Ortiz
Brenda
Rachel Vasquez
Lucy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 31, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom DiCillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom DiCillo
- Original Score
- Jim Farmer
- Original Title
- Double Whammy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Lemon Sky Productions, Apostle, Gold Circle Films, In-Motion AG Movie & TV Productions, Myriad Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom DiCillo
Tom DiCillo
Jim Farmer
Robert D. Yeoman
Camilla Toniolo
Marcus Viscidi, David Kronemeyer, Norm Waitt, Jim Serpico, Larry Katz
Department Leadership Roster
Tom DiCillo
Director
Tom DiCillo
Writer
Marcus Viscidi
Producer
Danny Aiello III
Stunt Coordinator
David Kronemeyer
Producer
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Jim Farmer
Original Music Composer
Camilla Toniolo
Editor
Jim Serpico
Producer
Larry Katz
Producer
Michael Russo
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Shaw
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Double Whammy
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What is Double Whammy about?
Ray Pluto has many problems. He is satirized in the tabloids as the "loser cop." His partner is starting to seem suspiciously attracted to him. A pair of screenwriters across the hall keep bugging him for help. The superintendent of his building is stabbed by hoodlums hired by his own rebellious daughter. To top it off, a sexually aggressive chiropractor may just be Ray's undoing.
Who directed Double Whammy?
Double Whammy was directed by Tom DiCillo.
Who stars in Double Whammy?
The principal cast of Double Whammy includes Denis Leary, Elizabeth Hurley, Luis Guzmán, Victor Argo, Chris Noth.
When was Double Whammy released and how long is it?
Double Whammy was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Double Whammy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Double Whammy was composed by Jim Farmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Double Whammy?
Double Whammy holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).