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Raising Arizona
Daybill poster is for the 1987 American crime comedy film Raising Arizona, written, directed, and produced by the Coen brothers. It features Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter in their breakout roles.Plot SummaryThe story follows H.I. "Hi" McDunnough (Cage), a serial convenience store robber, and Edwina "Ed" (Hunter), the police officer who takes his mugshots. The two fall in love, marry, and settle into a desert trailer home, but their happiness is marred by their inability to conceive a child. After being rejected by adoption agencies due to Hi's criminal record, they decide to "even the score" by kidnapping one of the "Arizona Quints"—the quintuplet sons of wealthy furniture tycoon Nathan Arizona.Their attempt at a normal family life quickly descends into chaos involving:Escaped convicts: Hi's former cellmates, Gale and Evelle Snoats, who show up seeking shelter.A bounty hunter: The "Lone Biker of the Apocalypse," Leonard Smalls, who is hired to find the baby but intends to sell him on the black market.High-speed chases: Iconic sequences involving stolen diapers and a pack of neighborhood dogs.Cast and ProductionMain Cast: Nicolas Cage (Hi), Holly Hunter (Ed), John Goodman (Gale Snoats), William Forsythe (Evelle Snoats), and Frances McDormand (Dot).Cinematography: Shot by Barry Sonnenfeld, known for his flamboyant camera work and visual gags.Legacy: While it received mixed reviews upon release, it has since become a cult classic. It is ranked 31st on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 funniest American movies.
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