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A Low Down Dirty Shame

A Low Down Dirty Shame

Nov 23, 1994
100 min
ComedyCrimeAction
5.6/ 10
114 votes

Overview

A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he encounters various old connections, ultimately confronting the criminal responsible for Shame's expulsion from the force. He must also deal with two women, Angela, a beautiful old flame, and Peaches, his energetic but annoying sidekick.

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TMDB
5.6/10
114 votes
IMDB
5.9/10
7,954 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
4%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
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Box Office & Budget

Budget$10,000,000Production cost
Box Office$29,392,418Worldwide gross
Profit$19,392,418Profitable
ROI
+193.9%Return on investment
US Box Office$29,392,418Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

1 nomination

Details

Production information

"He's armed and dangerously funny."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$10,000,000

Revenue

$29,392,418

Production Companies

Caravan PicturesHollywood Pictures

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