Dirty Work

1998
PG-13
1h 22m

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

31K

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Dark Comedy Slapstick Comedy

A loser finds success in the revenge-for-hire business.A loser finds success in the revenge-for-hire business.A loser finds success in the revenge-for-hire business.

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

31K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Dirty Work

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Trivia
Chris Farley's last film, but he wasn't included in the credits. He would die of a drug overdose about six months before this picture was released.

Goofs
When Mitch and Sam leave jail and Mitch addresses his cell mates, his lips can clearly be seen to say "anal rape," but this is overdubbed with the words "the other thing."

Quotes
Mitch: [to men who just raped him] You fellas have a lot of growing up to do, I'll tell you that. Ridiculous. Completely ridiculous. Can you believe these characters? Way out of line. Way out of line. Have a good mind to go to the warden about this. You know what hurts the most is the... the lack of respect. You know? That's what hurts the most. Except for the... Except for the other thing. That hurts the most. But the lack of respect hurts the second most.

Crazy credits
Funny outtakes from the filming play during the first half of the credits.

Alternate versions
Also when aired the TV (USA network), the scene near the very end, when Pops says "I've also got something working again...it rhymes with 'Cock'!!!" is cut right when he says "Cock!"

Connections
Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Pranks (2014)

Soundtracks
Semi-Charmed Life
Written by Stephan Jenkins (as Stephen Jenkins)
Performed by Third Eye Blind
Courtesy of Elektra Entertainment Group
By arrangement with Warner Special Products

This film got slammed by the critics when it came out, so I avoided seeing it for awhile. A few people told me it was hilarious, but I had my doubts. For some reason, Norm MacDonald had kind of rubbed me the wrong way on SNL. This film alone changed me from a Norm doubter to a huge Norm fan. It is a hilarious, nonsensical film filled with insanity, inanity and a ton of laughs. The cast is a comedy dream team: Norm, Artie Lange, Chevy Chase, Chris MacDonald, Chris Farley, Jack Warden, Don Rickles, a quick cameo by Sandler and a quick cameo by Gary Coleman AND a quick cameo by Tommie Hearns. This film is one of those great, great comedies that any critic would have to hate. It is stupid, yes, on purpose. It is crass, tasteless, idiotic, sophomoric and guess what else? Extremely funny. A must see for fans of less than brilliant comedy.