30 Sep 2011
Blackmail for Beginners
In desperate need of $150,000 for his father's heart transplant, Simen tries to blackmail a dysfunctional robber.
Zero Effect
The world's most private detective.
Daryl Zero is a private investigator and—along with his assistant, Steve Arlo—he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Although Daryl's a master investigator, he doesn't know what to do with himself when he's not working; he has no social skills, writes bad music and drives Steve crazy.
Top Billed Cast
Bill Pullman Daryl Zero
Ben Stiller Steve Arlo
Ryan O'Neal Gregory Stark
Kim Dickens Gloria Sullivan
Angela Featherstone Jess
Sarah DeVincentis Daisy
Matt O'Toole Kragan Vincent
Michele Mariana Maid
Robert Katims Gerald Auerbach
Tyrone Henry Staffer #1
Aleta Barthell Staffer #2
Tapp Watkins Firefighter
Wendy Westerwelle Motel Clerk
Lauren Hasson Little Kid
David Doty Officer Hagans
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