Wayne Dobie is a shy cop whose low-key demeanor has earned him the affectionate nickname "Mad Dog." After Mad Dog saves the life of Frank Milo, a crime boss and aspiring stand-up comedian, he's offered the company of an attractive young waitress named Glory for a week. At first both are uneasy about the arrangement, but they eventually fall in love. However, the situation becomes complicated when Milo demands Glory back.
Acting
De Niro plays against type as a shy, stammering romantic lead.
Direction
McNaughton finds tender comedy in deeply uncomfortable situations.
Writing
Richard Price's dialogue crackles with working-class poetry.
Director
John McNaughton
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