Keys to Tulsa

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Keys to Tulsa

R

Released Apr 11, 1997

1h 53m

Comedy

Drama

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Though his wealthy mother tries to protect him, Richter (Eric Stoltz) has found lots of trouble. He's in debt to menacing drug peddler Ronnie (James Spader), and he's having an affair with the dealer's wife, Vicky (Deborah Kara Unger). Armed with the knowledge that a local man has committed a deadly crime, Ronnie forces Richter to help in an extortion plot. But Richter's already dicey situation gets even more dangerous when Ronnie learns where his wife has been spending her evenings.

Ryan Gilbey

Independent (UK)

This nonsensical picture appears to have been directed by a coma victim and edited by an axe maniac.

Dec 15, 2018

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Matthew Sweet

Independent on Sunday

The plot is full of italicised twists and kooky set-pieces, but grossly over-plotted and overwritten.

Dec 15, 2018

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

This comedic crimer is a late-in-the-cycle Tarantino retread. Pyeton's script from Berkey's novel is deft, but Leslie Grief's awkward direction lacks modulation and visual style, and he doesn't even get decent performances from Stolz and Cameron Diaz.

Rated: C-

Dec 20, 2006

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Film Threat

Rated: 2/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

A messy mix of soap opera, film noir, black comedy, and social satire, none of which is done very well.

Rated: 0.5/4

Jan 7, 2005

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Godfrey D

Its a really good movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/24

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Munkhjargal A

This movie has become a very interesting movie that has attracted the attention of the audience. The angle the director was able to see is amazing. The roles of the actors in the film were very special. I liked this movie very much.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Though his wealthy mother tries to protect him, Richter (Eric Stoltz) has found lots of trouble. He's in debt to menacing drug peddler Ronnie (James Spader), and he's having an affair with the dealer's wife, Vicky (Deborah Kara Unger). Armed with the knowledge that a local man has committed a deadly crime, Ronnie forces Richter to help in an extortion plot. But Richter's already dicey situation gets even more dangerous when Ronnie learns where his wife has been spending her evenings.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Audience Member

Kind of corny, but still worth it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

I don't really like this movie but I love the parts when James Spader was in. He was funny in this movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

A movie full of scumbag characters with fake southern accents. You'd think the combo of Stoltz,Spader and Rooker would be a winning team but instead its kinda meh.The saving grace was the fact that the story was somewhat interesting and you get to see Debra Unger half naked more than a few times in this, which is always a treat for straight red blooded males. A decent watch but don't expect cinema gold with this cast.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Synopsis

Though his wealthy mother tries to protect him, Richter (Eric Stoltz) has found lots of trouble. He's in debt to menacing drug peddler Ronnie (James Spader), and he's having an affair with the dealer's wife, Vicky (Deborah Kara Unger). Armed with the knowledge that a local man has committed a deadly crime, Ronnie forces Richter to help in an extortion plot. But Richter's already dicey situation gets even more dangerous when Ronnie learns where his wife has been spending her evenings.

Director: Leslie Greif
Producer: Leslie Greif, Harley Peyton
Screenwriter: Harley Peyton
Production Co: Thinkfactory Media, Empire Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 11, 1997, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 25, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $53.2K
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Surround