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->''"Isn't it funny that you used to be in the nuthouse, and now I'm in jail?"''

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[[caption-width-right:350:"On the run from Johnny Law. Ain't no trip to Cleveland."]]

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** Dignan introduces himself and Bob to Inez in the hotel room as Jerry and Cornelius. Jerry Cornelius is a character from Michael Moorcock's books such as "The Cure for Cancer" and "The Final Program".

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** Dignan introduces himself and Bob to Inez in the hotel room as Jerry and Cornelius. Jerry Cornelius is a character from Michael Moorcock's books such as "The Cure for Cancer" and "The Final Program".Program."



* {{Ubermensch}}: Future Man's name, stature and mannerisms are suggestive of the Creator/{{Friedrich Nietzsche}} "Overman" type. He is bold, strong, arrogant, and feels superior to both his brother and Bob. Future Man's downfall in the may be a commentary by the writer upon the {{philosophy}}.

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* {{Ubermensch}}: Future Man's name, stature and mannerisms are suggestive of the Creator/{{Friedrich Nietzsche}} "Overman" type. He is bold, strong, arrogant, and feels superior to both his brother and Bob. Future Man's downfall in the it may be a commentary by the writer upon the {{philosophy}}.
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A 1996 film directed by Creator/WesAnderson, starring Creator/OwenWilson, Creator/LukeWilson, Robert Musgrave, and Creator/JamesCaan. This film marked the major acting debut of both Wilson brothers and was the directorial debut for Anderson, who also wrote the screenplay with Creator/OwenWilson.

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A 1996 film directed by Creator/WesAnderson, starring Creator/OwenWilson, Creator/LukeWilson, Robert Musgrave, Creator/RobertMusgrave, and Creator/JamesCaan. This film marked the major acting debut of both Wilson brothers and was the directorial debut for Anderson, who also wrote the screenplay with Creator/OwenWilson.
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* {{Manchild}}: Anthony, Dignan, and Bob are all various levels of immature, unmoored, and ill-equipped to handle the situations in which they put themselves.
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* ASimplePlan: The heist in the end, the guys were supposed to go into the factory, take the money from the safe and get out, but things go horribly wrong...


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* ASimplePlan: The heist in the end, the guys were supposed to go into the factory, take the money from the safe and get out, but things go horribly wrong...

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* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler:Anthony has found happiness, but Dignan ends up in jail for two years because he was tricked into helping his old employer rob Bob while they're out on a heist.]]

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* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler:Anthony has found happiness, Bob has reconciled with his brother, but Dignan ends up in jail for two years because he was tricked into helping his old employer rob Bob while they're out on a heist.]]


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* LeftTheBackgroundMusicOn: When Anthony and Inez part ways, Music/TheProclaimers' "Over And Done With" plays over Anthony and Dignan driving home, and we cut back to the motel where Inez switches off a radio, stopping the song.
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* AffablyEvil: Mr. Henry is suggested to be a pretty major criminal [[spoiler: and he stabs our main characters in the back by sending them on a pointless heist as a distraction while he robs them]], but he's never anything less than pleasant and friendly to them. He also helps Bob out by standing up to his bullying brother.
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* StrongerThanTheyLook: Mr. Henry, who stands up to and overpowers the younger and larger Future Man.* {{Ubermensch}}: Future Man's name, stature and mannerisms are suggestive of the Creator/{{Friedrich Nietzsche}} "Overman" type. He is bold, strong, arrogant, and feels superior to both his brother and Bob. Future Man's downfall in the may be a commentary by the writer upon the {{philosophy}}.

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* StrongerThanTheyLook: Mr. Henry, who stands up to and overpowers the younger and larger Future Man.Man.
* {{Ubermensch}}: Future Man's name, stature and mannerisms are suggestive of the Creator/{{Friedrich Nietzsche}} "Overman" type. He is bold, strong, arrogant, and feels superior to both his brother and Bob. Future Man's downfall in the may be a commentary by the writer upon the {{philosophy}}.
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* BedsheetLadder: Anthony exits the mental hospital via a bedsheet tied to his bed and thrown out the window. He was actually free to leave, but Dignan was so keen on the idea of him escaping that Anthony didn't want to disappoint him.
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A 1996 film directed by Creator/WesAnderson, starring Creator/OwenWilson, Creator/LukeWilson, Robert Musgrave, and Creator/JamesCaan. This film marked the major acting debut of both Wilson brothers and was the directorial debut for Anderson, who also wrote the screenplay with Owen Wilson.

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A 1996 film directed by Creator/WesAnderson, starring Creator/OwenWilson, Creator/LukeWilson, Robert Musgrave, and Creator/JamesCaan. This film marked the major acting debut of both Wilson brothers and was the directorial debut for Anderson, who also wrote the screenplay with Owen Wilson.
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* BadassGrandpa: Mr. Henry, who stands up to and overpowers the younger and larger Future Man.



* {{Ubermensch}}: Future Man's name, stature and mannerisms are suggestive of the Creator/{{Friedrich Nietzsche}} "Overman" type. He is bold, strong, arrogant, and feels superior to both his brother and Bob. Future Man's downfall in the may be a commentary by the writer upon the {{philosophy}}.

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* StrongerThanTheyLook: Mr. Henry, who stands up to and overpowers the younger and larger Future Man.* {{Ubermensch}}: Future Man's name, stature and mannerisms are suggestive of the Creator/{{Friedrich Nietzsche}} "Overman" type. He is bold, strong, arrogant, and feels superior to both his brother and Bob. Future Man's downfall in the may be a commentary by the writer upon the {{philosophy}}.
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A 1996 film directed by Creator/WesAnderson, starring Creator/OwenWilson, Luke Wilson, Robert Musgrave, and Creator/JamesCaan. This film marked the major acting debut of both Wilson brothers and was the directorial debut for Anderson, who also wrote the screenplay with Owen Wilson.

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A 1996 film directed by Creator/WesAnderson, starring Creator/OwenWilson, Luke Wilson, Creator/LukeWilson, Robert Musgrave, and Creator/JamesCaan. This film marked the major acting debut of both Wilson brothers and was the directorial debut for Anderson, who also wrote the screenplay with Owen Wilson.
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* AllegedCar: The stolen car which Dignan exclaims to be "what a lemon".

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* AllegedCar: The stolen car stolen, beat-up Alfa Romeo Spider, to which Dignan exclaims to be "what exclaims, "What a lemon".lemon."



* RichBoredom: This is Anthony's main problem. He's from a wealthy family and has no direction or purpose to his life.

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* RichBoredom: Wes Anderson's first example in what would become a motif of his films. This is Anthony's main problem. He's from a wealthy family and has no direction or purpose to his life.
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* {{Ubermensch}}: Future Man's name, stature and mannerisms are suggestive of the Creator/{{Friedrich Nietzsche}} "Overman" type. He is bold, strong, arrogant, and feels superior to both his brother and Bob. Future Man's downfall in the may be a commentary by the writer upon the {{philosophy}}. See also {{KarmaHoudini}}.

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* {{Ubermensch}}: Future Man's name, stature and mannerisms are suggestive of the Creator/{{Friedrich Nietzsche}} "Overman" type. He is bold, strong, arrogant, and feels superior to both his brother and Bob. Future Man's downfall in the may be a commentary by the writer upon the {{philosophy}}. See also {{KarmaHoudini}}.\n

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A 1996 film directed by Creator/WesAnderson, starring Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Robert Musgrave, and Creator/JamesCaan. This film marked the major acting debut of both Wilson brothers and was the directorial debut for Anderson, who also wrote the screenplay with Owen Wilson.

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A 1996 film directed by Creator/WesAnderson, starring Owen Wilson, Creator/OwenWilson, Luke Wilson, Robert Musgrave, and Creator/JamesCaan. This film marked the major acting debut of both Wilson brothers and was the directorial debut for Anderson, who also wrote the screenplay with Owen Wilson.

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->''"They'll never catch me, because I'm fucking innocent."''
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* {{Ubermensch}}: Future Man's name, stature and mannerisms are suggestive of the {{Friedrich Nietzsche}} "Overman" type. He is bold, strong, arrogant, and feels superior to both his brother and Bob. Future Man's downfall in the may be a commentary by the writer upon the {{philosophy}}. See also {{KarmaHoudini}}.

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* {{Ubermensch}}: Future Man's name, stature and mannerisms are suggestive of the {{Friedrich Creator/{{Friedrich Nietzsche}} "Overman" type. He is bold, strong, arrogant, and feels superior to both his brother and Bob. Future Man's downfall in the may be a commentary by the writer upon the {{philosophy}}. See also {{KarmaHoudini}}.
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* AllegedCar: The stolen car which Dignan exclaims to be "what a lemon".
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The film only screened in 48 theaters during its initial run and recovered only a small fraction of its $7 million budget, though it has enjoyed increased attention due to the success of its creators' later careers.

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The film only screened in 48 theaters during its initial run and recovered only a small fraction of its $7 million budget, though it was critically praised and has enjoyed increased attention due to the success of its creators' later careers.
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After Anthony Adams (Luke) is released from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, his longtime friend Dignan (Owen) unveils his decades-spanning plan to take charge of their lives. The first step is to join their mutual friend Robert (Robert Musgrave) on a crime spree to prove themselves to the "legendary" thief, Mr. Henry. During their incompetent hijinks, Anthony starts a courtship with a hotel maid who doesn't speak English. HilarityEnsues.

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After Anthony Adams (Luke) is released from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, his longtime friend Dignan (Owen) unveils his decades-spanning plan to take charge of their lives. The first step is to join their mutual friend Robert (Robert Musgrave) (Musgrave) on a crime spree to prove themselves to the "legendary" thief, Mr. Henry.Henry (Caan). During their incompetent hijinks, Anthony starts a courtship with a hotel maid who doesn't speak English. HilarityEnsues.

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A 1996 film starring Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, and Creator/JamesCaan, and directed by Creator/WesAnderson. This film marked the major acting debut of both Owen and Luke Wilson and was Wes Anderon's directing debut.

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A 1996 film directed by Creator/WesAnderson, starring Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Robert Musgrave, and Creator/JamesCaan, and directed by Creator/WesAnderson. Creator/JamesCaan. This film marked the major acting debut of both Owen and Luke Wilson brothers and was Wes Anderon's directing debut.
the directorial debut for Anderson, who also wrote the screenplay with Owen Wilson.
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* ChekhovsGun: While "trying out" as a getaway driver with Dignan, Bob tells him he's risk taker, since he's growing an entire crop of marijuana in his parent's backyard. Later, Bob discovers his brother, Future Man, is in prison because the police discovered the weed and believed he was a drug dealer.

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* ChekhovsGun: While "trying out" as a getaway driver with Dignan, Bob tells him he's a risk taker, since he's growing an entire crop of marijuana in his parent's backyard. Later, Bob discovers his brother, Future Man, is in prison because the police discovered the weed and believed he was a drug dealer.

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