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Life (1999) -- The story of two criminals (Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence) who discover the value of life after being sentenced to life imprisonment.
Life (1999) -- The story of two criminals (Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence) who discover the value of life after being sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Robert Ramsey (written by) &
Matthew Stone (written by)
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Release Date:
16 April 1999 (USA) more
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Plot:
The story of two criminals (Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence) who discover the value of life after being sentenced to life imprisonment. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 3 nominations more
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(18 articles)
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User Comments:
I think the movie shows Eddie and Martin are really Super Stars more (109 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Eddie Murphy ... Rayford Gibson

Martin Lawrence ... Claude Banks

Obba Babatundé ... Willie Long

Nick Cassavetes ... Sergeant Dillard

Anthony Anderson ... Cookie
Barry Shabaka Henley ... Pokerface
Brent Jennings ... Hoppin' Bob

Bernie Mac ... Jangle Leg

Miguel A. Núñez Jr. ... Biscuit
Michael Taliferro ... Goldmouth (as Michael 'Bear' Taliferro)
Guy Torry ... Radio
Bokeem Woodbine ... Can't Get Right

Ned Beatty ... Dexter Wilkins

Lisa Nicole Carson ... Sylvia

O'Neal Compton ... Superintendant Abernathy
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong language and a shooting.
Runtime:
108 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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The word "fuck" is used 63 times more
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Continuity: When Claude and Rayford are driving to pick up some bootleg liquor, the camera switches over from one side of the car to the other, each time Rayford's shirt is constantly changing from, buttons tied to the top to having the top two buttons undone. more
Quotes:
Claude Banks: [Claude has just been punished for crossing the gun line and Ray shares the punishment, but he chuckles to himself] What' you laughin' about, Ray?
Rayford Gibson: Ah, just thinkin' about you runnin' with them bullets flying all over the top of your head, that's something to see there, that was a sight to see.
Claude Banks: The bullets weren't the problem, ray. The pie was too hot! Burned my damn tongue.
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Referenced in 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (2004) (TV) more
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What Would You Do? more

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I think the movie shows Eddie and Martin are really Super Stars, 17 April 1999
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Author: roach-5

The movie "Life" is funny, warm and a bit sad. Because Eddie and Martin are innocent of the crime, you actually feel sorry for their situation. I kept hoping for them to escape much sooner, so that we could have seen some funny situations they would have been doing to avoid being re-captured. Two nuts on the run.

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