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Cabbie-turned-chauffeur Jimmy Tong learns there is really only one rule when you work for playboy millionaire Clark Devlin : Never touch Devlin’s prized tuxedo. But when Devlin is temporarily put out of commission in an explosive accident, Jimmy puts on the tux and soon discovers that this extraordinary suit may be more black belt than black tie. Paired with a partner as inexperienced as he is, Jimmy becomes an unwitting secret agent.
Credits: TheMovieDb.
Film Cast:
- Jimmy Tong: Jackie Chan
- Del Blaine: Jennifer Love Hewitt
- Clark Devlin: Jason Isaacs
- Steena: Debi Mazar
- Dietrich Banning: Ritchie Coster
- Dr. Simms: Peter Stormare
- Cheryl: Mia Cottet
- Mitch: Romany Malco
- Rogers: Daniel Kash
- Kells: Jody Racicot
- CSA Agent Wallace: Scott Wickware
- CSA Agent Joel: Anthony Christian Potenza
- CSA Agent Randa: Karen Glave
- CSA Agent Gabe: Scott Yaphe
- Vic: Boyd Banks
- Gallery Owner: Colin Mochrie
- James Brown: James Brown
- Lundeen: Paul Bates
- Bike Messenger: Noah Dalton Danby
- Girl in Gallery: Cecile Cristobal
- ER Nurse: Kim Roberts
- Banning Party Bouncer: Fred Rutherford
- Fast Food Girl: Jordan Madley
- De L’Air Saleswoman: Phoenix Gonzales
- Doran: Craig Eldridge
- Woman in Park: Stacey DePass
- Frank Rollins: Ron Gabriel
- Water Executive: Marcia Bennett
- Water Executive: Michael Ayoub
- Water Executive: Brian Rhodes
- Water Executive: Frank Nakashima
- Water Executive: Rudy Webb
- Water Executive: Reg Dreger
- Flower Shop CSA Op: Diana C. Weng
- Homeless CSA Op: Mike ‘Nug’ Nahrgang
- Sewer CSA Op: Paul Braunstein
- Firing Range CSA Op: John Catucci
- CSA Firing Range Op: Rob Tinkler
- Bogus CSA Op: Daniel Aiken
- SWAT CSA Op: Bayo Akinfemi
- Concert Maitre’ D: Allen Stewart-Coates
- Banning Lab Worker: Paul Huggett
- Banning Lab Worker: Daveed Louza
- Hotel Security Guard: Gavin Stephens
- Banning Party Guest: Ian Downie
- Banning Guard: Jamie Jones
- Guy in Toilet: Perry Perlmutar
- Doorman: William Lynn
- Elderly Woman: Jean Green
- Elderly Man: Jack Duffy
- Poultry Employee: Fred Lee
- Poultry Employee: Peter Yip
- Hospital Patron: Naomi Emmerson
- Hospital Patient: Poi Wong
- Nurse #2: Lisa Levy
- Backstage Fan: Peter Gail Williams
- Drunk Friend (uncredited): Ben Jacob
- Winton Chalmers (uncredited): Bob Balaban
- Bodyguard #2 (uncredited): Michael Bunin
- Bad Kid (uncredited): Scotty Cook
- Bodyguard (uncredited): Chris Coppola
- Bodyguard (uncredited): Byron McIntyre
- Banning’s Henchman (uncredited): Bradley James Allan
- Banning Lab Worker (uncredited): Jeff Wolfe
- Banning Lab Worker (uncredited): Dennis Keiffer
Film Crew:
- Story: Michael J. Wilson
- Original Music Composer: John Debney
- Director of Photography: Stephen F. Windon
- Director: Kevin Donovan
- Screenplay: Michael J. Leeson
- Original Music Composer: Christophe Beck
- Editor: Craig Herring
- Producer: Adam Schroeder
- Producer: John H. Williams
- Story: Phil Hay
- Story: Matt Manfredi
- Choreographer: Clarence Ford
- Special Effects Supervisor: Jason Board
- Makeup Artist: Jo-Ann MacNeil
- Casting Associate: Sarah Katzman
- Production Design: Monte Hallis
- Armorer: John ‘Frenchie’ Berger
- Casting: Lisa Beach
- Production Design: Paul D. Austerberry
- Script Supervisor: Susan Marucci
- Casting Associate: Elizabeth Grey
- Set Decoration: Jaro Dick
- Costume Design: Erica Edell Phillips
- Makeup Artist: Bonita DeHaven
- Costume Supervisor: Dana Kay Hart
- Makeup Artist: Leslie A. Sebert
- Art Direction: Nigel Churcher
- Costume Supervisor: Mia Sturup
- Key Hair Stylist: Diana Ladyshewsky
- Makeup Artist: Marie Nardella
- Construction Coordinator: James Halpenny
- Key Hair Stylist: Janice Miller
- Art Department Coordinator: H. Nancy Pak
- Casting: Robin D. Cook
- Special Effects Coordinator: Martin Malivoire
- Executive Producer: William S. Beasley
- Music Editor: Thomas A. Carlson
- Executive Producer: Walter F. Parkes
- Production Manager: D.J. Carson
- Associate Producer: David Coatsworth
- Music Supervisor: Billy Gottlieb
- Pilot: Dave Tommasini
- Post Production Supervisor: Mark Graziano
- Co-Producer: Solon So Chi-Hung
- Executive Producer: Laurie MacDonald
- Set Designer: David G. Fremlin
- Co-Producer: Willie Chan Chi-Keung
- Co-Producer: Brandi McDougall Neuwirth
- Stunt Double: Lee In-Seop
- Stunt Double: Jeanette Roxborough
- Stunts: Sue Parker
- Stunts: Shelley Cook
- Stunts: Taryn Ash
- Second Unit Director: Greg Michael
Movie Reviews:
- Cyberknight: CGI manages to completely shadow Jackie Chan’s talent. Why wire-fu, when he can do much better for real (as he has more than proved throw his films).
- Kamurai: Good watch, might watch again, and can recommend.
- I’m not sure Jackie Chan has made a bad movie on the simple fact that almost no one can do what he does, and the flair he puts on it would keep distinct even if someone else tried to compete. Part of his charm is how humble he acts, and this movie amplifies that as he’s a guy that doesn’t know what he’s doing and has to rely on a Tuxedo for his abilities and Jennifer Love Hewitt for basically everything else.
- JLH is great in this as well, she does some action, she’s funny, she does some positive messaging for women, and she act’s smart. I’m not sure if this could have been a little stronger if she was an experience field agent instead of a socially awkward scientist, but I don’t think it would have been nearly as charming.
- The writing is structured fine, but I wish it had a little more oompf to it. The villain’s plot is interesting and innovative, but I feel like they could have done a lot more with it.
- All said and done, it was good, but there are probably better actions, comedies, and spy movies you could watch.
- JPV852: Came out when Jackie Chan, Jet Li or Chow Yun-fat was doing anything thrown their way in Hollywood, probably thanks to the success of the Rush Hour franchise. The Tuxedo is a middling action-comedy that never really works though you get plenty of gratuitous shots of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s cleavage. Has some moments but pretty forgettable even with Chan’s martial arts skills on display. **2.5/5**

