''Frank McKlusky, C.I.'' is a 2002
comedy film
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directed by
Arlene Sanford
Arlene Sanford is an American film director, film and television director.
Sanford has directed for several notable television series and several motion picture and television films which include ''A Very Brady Sequel'' (1996), ''I'll Be Home ...
and written by Mark Perez.
Dave Sheridan plays McKlusky, a safety-conscious insurance claims investigator investigating the murder of his partner Jimmy, played by
Kevin Farley
Kevin Prindiville Farley (born June 8, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer and director.
Early life
Farley was born in Madison, Wisconsin
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.
Randy Quaid
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He was nominated for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for his role in '' The Last Detail'' i ...
and
Dolly Parton
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play McKlusky's parents, “Madman” McKlusky, Frank's daredevil father, and Edith, Frank's over-protective mother.
Walt Disney Pictures
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developed ''Frank McKlusky Claims Investigator'' as a vehicle for Sheridan, out of enthusiasm for Sheridan's comedic talent, which they felt made him a potential movie star. However, the film was panned by critics, who criticized its humor, and Sheridan's performance, which was seen as being derivative of the comedy of
Jim Carrey
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.