Nothing to Lose (1997)
When the odds are against you, sometimes the only bet is yourself.
Advertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief whose attempted carjacking goes awry when Nick takes him on an involuntary joyride. Soon the betrayed businessman and the incompetent crook strike up a partnership and develop a robbery-revenge scheme. But it turns out that some other criminals in the area don't appreciate the competition.
Cast
- Martin Lawrence - Terrence Paul "T-Paul" Davidson
- Tim Robbins - Nick Beam
- John C. McGinley - Davis "Rig" Lanlow
- Giancarlo Esposito - Charlie Dunt
- Kelly Preston - Ann Beam
- Michael McKean - Phillip "P.B." Barrow
- Rebecca Gayheart - Danielle
- Irma P. Hall - Bertha "Mama" Davidson
- Steve Oedekerk - Security Guard Baxter
- Susan Barnes - Delores
Screenplay
Themes
Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Buddy Comedy and Mismatched Pairs, Buddy Duo and Mismatched Friends Troubles, Road Trip Misadventures and Fun, Road Trip Stories Towards Freedom
Keywords
infidelity, rap music, loss, road trip, f word, crook, artifact, sociopath, revenge, racism, criminal, on the road, desert, security guard, shoplifting
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nothing to Lose about?
- Advertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief whose attempted carjacking goes awry when Nick takes him on an involuntary joyride. Soon the betrayed businessman and the incompetent crook strike up a partnership and develop a robbery-revenge scheme. But it turns out that some other criminals in the area don't appreciate the competition.
- Who directed Nothing to Lose?
- Nothing to Lose was directed by Steve Oedekerk.
- Who stars in Nothing to Lose?
- Nothing to Lose stars Martin Lawrence, Tim Robbins, John C. McGinley, Giancarlo Esposito, Kelly Preston, Michael McKean.
- How long is Nothing to Lose?
- Nothing to Lose has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Nothing to Lose?
- Nothing to Lose is a Comedy, Crime, Action, Adventure film.
- What is the budget of Nothing to Lose?
- Nothing to Lose had a budget of $25M.
- How much did Nothing to Lose gross?
- Nothing to Lose grossed $44M worldwide.
- Where was Nothing to Lose produced?
- Nothing to Lose was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Nothing to Lose?
- The themes of Nothing to Lose include: Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Buddy Comedy and Mismatched Pairs, Buddy Duo and Mismatched Friends Troubles, Road Trip Misadventures and Fun, Road Trip Stories Towards Freedom.