SHOP FOR HIRE
IMDb >
For Hire (1997)
![[Add to My Movies]](http://i.media-imdb.com/images//tn15/button_addtomymovies.gif){kind=small}
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsFor Hire (1997)
photos
board
trailer
details
| Photos (see all 9 | slideshow) |
        |
Overview
Tagline:
Every Man Has His Price morePlot:
Chicago cabbie Mitch Lawrence is a man whose dreams are starting to fade. His only shining light is his loving and pregnant wife... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
A bit one-dimensional moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Rob Lowe | ... | Mitch Lawrence |
 | Joe Mantegna | ... | Alan Webber |
 | Bronwen Booth | ... | Faye Lawrence |
| Charles Edwin Powell | ... | Joe Watson (as Charles Powell) |
 | Steve Adams | ... | Tom Kellman |
| Jack Langedijk | ... | Vic Mann |
| Marie-Josée Longchamps | ... | Snobbish Saleslady |
| Jean-Louis Roux | ... | Professor Gerald Lambert |
| John Dunn-Hill | ... | Larry Sharp |
 | Carl Alacchi | ... | Cabbie #1 |
| Robert Ozores | ... | Cabbie #2 (as Roberto Ozores) |
 | Howard Rosenstein | ... | Richard, Faye's Boss |
 | Neil Kroetsch | ... | Dr. Shepherd |
| Ralph Allison | ... | The Good Doctor |
| Susan Glover | ... | Dr. Peterson's Receptionist |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for language and some violence.Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
USA:96 minCountry:
CanadaLanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorFilming Locations:
Montréal, Québec, CanadaMOVIEmeter: 
13% since last week
why?
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for For Hire (1997)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels | Buffalo Soldiers | Amores perros | Four Dogs Playing Poker | Being John Malkovich |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Thriller section | IMDb Canada section | Add this title to MyMovies |
This movie has a nice twist, and Lowe and Mantegna act fine. But it moved a little slowly, and was one-dimensional in that we spend too much time with the hero, Lowe. I liked the bohemian aspect, though, of the "struggling actors" who drove cabs. The film was just a bit too cold and distant, and I didn't really feel involved. The plot is quite interesting, but the feel of the movie seemed a bit "thin". I can't put my finger on it, but my guess is that maybe the film meandered too much trying to play the sympathy card (lowe's troubles with his wife, his finding out about cancer, the couple's financial troubles and expecting a baby), that it seemed a bit unnecessary. But I still have to give this film a passing 6 because of the original plot, and great acting by Lowe in creating a highly sympathetic character, both of which kept me watching.