Main Cast: Usher Raymond, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Chazz Palminteri, Robert Davi, Matt Gerald
Release Year: 2005
Country: US
Run Time: 96 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG13
Plot
R&B star Usher Raymond plays his first starring role in this story which blends crime with romantic comedy. Darrell (Usher Raymond) is a successful club DJ who one night unexpectedly rescues a woman from a dangerous situation. It turns out the woman in question is the wife of Frank Pacelli (Chazz Palminteri), one of New York City's most powerful mobsters. To show his appreciation, Pacelli gives Darrell a job -- serving as bodyguard for this beautiful daughter, Dolly (Emmanuelle Chriqui). A short-lived romance blooms between Darrell and Dolly, but it isn't long before the couple are quarreling, which makes Pacelli more than a bit unhappy with his new hire. However, Pacelli also has a mob war and a disloyal and ambitious young lieutenant to deal with, and Darrell soon finds Pacelli's problems become his problems too. Also starring Kevin Hart and Robert Davi, In the Mix was produced under the title Dying for Dolly. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Robert Davi - Fish; Matt Gerald - Jackie; Anthony Fazio - Frankie Junior; Kevin Hart - Busta; Isis Faust - Lexi; John David Conti - Gino; Robert Costanzo - Fat Tony; Deezer D - Jojo; Robert Gallo - Dr. Rizzoli; Nick Mancuso - Salvatore; Kelli Williams - Cami; Lucille M. Oliver - LaShonda; Lana Underwood - Carly; Erin Cardillo - Rachelle; Page Kennedy - Twizzie; Chris Tardio - Angelo; K.D. Aubert - Cherise; Dwight Hicks - Bouncer; Geoff Stults - Chad; Jennifer Echols - Big Momma; Kristen Renton - Skye; Alfred Jackson - Street Performer; Mieko - Hottie; Misti Traya - Maya; Dominic Testa - Frank's Guest; Mat Gifford - Aqua Receptionist; Eldon "Emaze" Baizar - Street Performer; Labyron "Chaos" Walton - Street Performer; Gary "G1000" Randolph - Street Performer; Griffin Dellaverson - Griffin (Wedding Guest)
Credit
Kraig Kishi - Boom Operator, Barbara Fiorentino - Casting, Rebecca Mangieri - Casting, Chanel Capra - Co-producer, Ha Nguyen - Costume Designer, Christopher J. Kristoff - Costume Designer, Michael Crow - Costume Designer, Yulia Gershenzon - Costume Designer, Max D. Day - First Assistant Director, Ron Underwood - Director, Don Brochu - Editor, Bill Borden - Executive Producer, Michael Paseornek - Executive Producer, Usher Raymond - Executive Producer, John Sacchi - Executive Producer, Holly Davis-Carter - Executive Producer, Carol O'Connell - Hair Styles, Sheryl Blum - Hair Styles, Wayne Middleton - Location Manager, Robert Ortiz - Line Producer, Aaron Zigman - Composer (Music Score), Joel C. High - Musical Direction/Supervision, Nicole Patterson - Makeup, Michael J. Walker - Camera Operator, Cynthia Kay Charette - Production Designer, Clark Mathis - Cinematographer, Bill Borden - Producer, John Dellaverson - Producer, Patty Klawonn - Set Designer, Hector M. Gonzalez - Set Designer, Richard Bryce Goodman - Sound Mixer, John Cenatiempo - Stunts, Carl Ciarfalio - Stunts, Tim A. Davison - Stunts, Jalil Lynch - Stunts, Dana Reed - Stunts, Carrick O'Quinn - Stunts, Greg Fitzpatrick - Stunts, Jennifer Caputo - Stunts, Dennis Keefer - Stunts, Steve M. Davison - Stunts Coordinator, Robert Ortiz - Unit Production Manager, Chanel Capra - Screen Story, Cara Dellaverson - Screen Story, Brian Rubenstein - Screen Story, Jacqueline Zambrano - Screenwriter, Mike Uguccioni - Visual Effects Supervisor, Bob Dunn's Animal Services - Animal Trainer/Wrangler, Nicole Zuehl - Animal Trainer/Wrangler, Brian S. Osmond - First Assistant Camera, William Russell - Gaffer, Ismael Araujo Jr. - Grip, Gerald "Craig" Harris - Grip, Kevin "Alaska" Phillips - Grip, Darryl Rue - Grip, Scott C. Johnston - Key Grip, Mark McCoy - Post Production Coordinator, Carl Pedregal - Post Production Supervisor, Lark Bernini - Production Coordinator, Terry Haskell - Properties Master, Tricia Ronten - Script Supervisor, Lou Carlucci - Special Effects Coordinator, John Radzik - Steadicam Operator, Saeed Adyani - Still Photographer, Yaa Boaa Aning - Costume/Wardrobe, Ben Bowling - Assistant Chief Lighting Technician, Carrie Cantore - Assistant Location Manager, Marie Healy - Assistant Location Manager, Andrew Zilch - Assistant Production Coordinator, Gloria Murphy - Assistant Properties, Chris Trillo - Best Boy Grip, Eric Shawn Wheeler - Camera Loader, Samantha Finkler - Casting Associate, Joe T. Delmonte - Construction Coordinator, Lucinda Campbell - Costumes Supervisor, Peter James Drinco - Dolly Grip, Chris Burgon - Electrician, Jennifer Bender - Extra Casting, Julie Harrell - Extra Casting, Pilo Silva - Greensman, Rebecca Alling - Key Make-up, Frederick Waff - Leadman, Cami Bourquin - Personal Assistant, Staci Gilchirst - Personal Assistant, Yolanda Ray - Personal Assistant, Derek Wilson - Personal Assistant, Elijah Shaw - Personal Assistant, Helane Crowell - Personal Assistant, Jenny Cho - Post Production Assistant, Thomas F. Keniston - Production Accountant, Rod Calarco - Second Assistant Camera, Richard Gonzales - Second Second Assistant Director, Sonja Christoph - Set Production Assistant, Todd Havern - Set Production Assistant, Geno Imbriale - Set Production Assistant, Kirk Huston - Transportation Captain, Geno Hart - Transportation Coordinator, Animal Logic Film - Visual Effects, Giant Killer Robots - Visual Effects, Ron V. Franco - Set Decorator, Chris Nakayama - Construction Foreman, Alex's Catering - Craft Service/Catering, Shawn Pickett - Craft Service/Catering, Susan Bannout - Set Medic/First Aid, Roger Knight - Swing Gang, Sean P. O'Connell - Swing Gang, Rick Staves - Swing Gang, Ray Waff - Swing Gang, Cindy Peters - Art Department Coordinator, Todd Busch - Assistant Editor, Shirley Dollé - Department Head Hair, Deborah Zoller - Department Head Makeup, Carla Rose Ponzio - Key Second Assistant Director
When New York’s hottest nightclub deejay Darrell (Usher) saves a mob boss's life (Chazz Palminteri), he is rewarded for his bravery with the responsibility of watching over the don's beautiful daughter Dolly (Emmanuelle Chriqui). The sparks soon begin to fly between this attractive couple from very different worlds, against her formidable father’s wishes. Meanwhile, the don has other things on his mind—quashing a potential war with an arch-rival and controlling a young, ruthless challenger to his throne. In the end, all's fair in love and gangster warfare in this hip, romantic comedy,
The film has been voted #100 in the IMDb bottom 100, as of the 19th of November, 2007.[citation needed] The movie received a low 11% on Rotten Tomatoes.[citation needed]
The film grossed $10,223,896 at the US box office.[1]
