Love and Action in Chicago

Love And Action In Chicago is a 1999 American action romantic comedy starring Courtney B. Vance, Regina King and Kathleen Turner. The film, written and directed by Dwayne Johnson-Cochran, in his directorial debut, focuses on a celibate hired assassin finding love with a quirky accountant in Chicago.^[1]

Love And Action In Chicago
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Directed by	Dwayne Johnson-Cochran
Written by	Dwayne Johnson-Cochran
Produced by	David Forrest Beau Rogers Betsey Chasse Danny Gold
Starring	Courtney B. Vance Regina King Jason Alexander Kathleen Turner Ed Asner
Cinematography	Phil Parmet
Edited by	J. Kathleen Gibson
Music by	Russ Landau
Production companies	Flashpoint Gold/Basulto Entertainment Prosperity Pictures
Distributed by	VMI Worldwide (via Cinesphere, United States) Notorious Pictures (International)
Release date	May 1, 1999 (1999-05-01)
Running time	95 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Cast

• Courtney B. Vance as Eddie Jones
• Regina King as Lois Newton
• Kathleen Turner as Middleman
• Jason Alexander as Frank Bonner
• Edward Asner as Taylor
• Robert Breuler as Oli
• Michael Gilio as Martin^[2]
• Kamala Lopez as Anna

Reception

Critical reception

Variety's Todd McCarthy described the film as a "spirited but unlikely romantic romp" that treats serious issues with discordant frivolity. While praising the film's imaginative genre play, sprightly writing, and performances, he notes that it struggles to effectively address moral complexities, leading to a disjunction between its comic style and serious undertones. He suggests that the film's virtues may not lead to major theatrical success but could find a promising audience on cable and video platforms.^[2]