Plot
Larceny, lust and lethal behavior. In icebound Wichita Falls, Texas, it's Christmas Eve, and this year Charlie Arglist just might have something to celebrate. Charlie, an attorney for the sleazy businesses of Wichita Falls, and his unsavory associate, the steely Vic Cavanaugh have just successfully embezzled $2 million from Kansas City boss Bill Guerrard. But the real prize for Charlie is the stunning Renata, who runs the Sweet Cage strip club. Charlie hopes to slip out of town with Renata. But as daylight fades and an ice storm whirls, everyone from Charlie's drinking buddy Pete Van Heuten to the local police begin to wonder just what exactly is in Charlie's Christmas stocking - and the 12 hours of Christmas Eve are filled with surprises.
Written by
Richard Russo, Robert Benton, Scott Phillips
Directed by
Harold Ramis
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Bona Fide Productions, Focus Features
Languages
English
Awards
2 nominations total