Once Upon a Time in Venice
Never mess with a man's dog.
2017 · 1h 34m · Not Rated
Action, Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Mark Cullen
,
Robb Cullen
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Once Upon a Time in Venice
Overview
Steve Ford is a private detective in Venice Beach, Calif., who's good with the ladies, bad with the punches and wild about his dog Buddy. When local thugs steal Buddy, Ford turns to Spyder, their devious leader, and forges an unlikely alliance. With help from his best friend, Steve pulls out the big guns to retrieve Spyder's stolen cash and cocaine and save Buddy.
Director and cast
- Mark Cullen Director
- Robb Cullen Director
- Bruce Willis as Steve
- Jason Momoa as Spyder
- John Goodman as Dave Phillips
- Thomas Middleditch as John
- Famke Janssen as Katey Ford
- Elisabeth Röhm as Anne Phillips
- Adam Goldberg as Lou the Jew
- Wood Harris as The Prince
- Emily Robinson as Taylor
- Kal Penn as Rajeesh
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