About Once Upon a Time in Venice

Released in 2017, 'Once Upon a Time in Venice' is an action-comedy film directed by Mark and Robb Cullen. The story revolves around Steve Ford, a private investigator in Venice, California who is desperate to get his stolen dog back from a notorious gang. At the same time, he is also involved in a series of raw and insane adventures which range from dealing with gangsters to fighting the mafia.

Making / Production

The movie was filmed mainly in Venice, California to maintain the local authenticity. The film was produced by Voltage Pictures and directed by the Cullen brothers who had earlier collaborated with Bruce Willis on 'Cop Out' in 2010.

Actors

• Bruce Willis - Steve Ford: The rough and ready private investigator who embarks on a crazy adventure to rescue man's best friend.
• John Goodman - Dave: Steve's best friend who adds his own brand of humor to the film.
• Jason Momoa - Spider: The gang leader who steals Steve's dog and becomes the main antagonist of the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first time Bruce Willis and Jason Momoa have starred together in a film.
• The movie was previously titled 'Going Under' before being changed to 'Once Upon a Time in Venice'.
• Despite the negative reviews, the film gained a cult following for its quirky humor and chaotic scenarios.

Quotes

• "The only way you're getting that dog back is over my dead body." - Spider
• "Don't shoot the dog!" - Steve Ford
• "You know what they say, when you love something, set it free." - Dave

Music, Soundtrack

• Original score by Jeff Cardoni.
• Well-known songs such as 'Bad Boy Good Man' by Tape Five and 'Nobody But Me' by The Drifters were featured in the film.