Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017)

About Once Upon a Time in Venice

"Once Upon a Time in Venice" is an American action-comedy film, directed by Mark Cullen. Released in 2017, the film revolves around Steve Ford, a private detective in Venice Beach, California. Known for his unconventional ways of solving cases, Steve loves his dog, Buddy. However, when Buddy is stolen by a notorious gang, Steve has no choice but to plunge into the criminal underworld to retrieve his pet.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Voltage Pictures and directed by Mark and Robb Cullen. The Cullen brothers also wrote the screenplay, carrying forward their knack for quirky comedies evident from their previous ventures. Filming took place primarily in Venice, California, to capture the authentic spirit of the coastal city.

Actors

• Bruce Willis plays the main role of Steve Ford. Willis portrays the character with the characteristic cool and charisma that audiences have come to expect from him over the years.
• John Goodman plays Dave, Steve's best friend. Goodman brings warmth and sincerity to a character that serves as the movie's emotional anchor.
• Jason Momoa brings an intimidating presence to his role as Spider, the gang leader who steals Buddy. His performance blends threat and comedy to great effect.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie serves as the directorial debut of the Cullen brothers, who were previously known for their work as screenwriters.
• Bruce Willis and Jason Momoa have both starred in Die Hard and Game of Thrones respectively — two of the most popular franchises in film and television history.

Quotes

• Steve Ford: "I'm a licensed private investigator and this is what I do. I find things."
• Dave: "You got beat up, investigating a missing parrot?"

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's music was composed by Jeff Cardoni, encapsulating the fun and adventurous spirit of Venice Beach.
• The soundtrack features a variety of music genres from punk rock to classic R&B tracks, reflecting the diverse culture of Venice.