About this release
When his beloved dog Buddy is taken by a gang of notorious criminals, Los Angeles PI Steve Ford (Bruce Willis) faces one tough situation after another as he tries to get his faithful canine back. In time, Ford finds himself doing the gang's bidding as he is chased by a loan shark, a pair of ruthless Samoan brothers, and other shady characters. Jason Momoa, Kal Penn, and John Goodman co-star in this action comedy, which was written and directed by Mark and Robb Cullen.
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Disc 1
BD
Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017)
94 min
ThrillerActionComedyMystery
Steve Ford is a private detective in Venice Beach, Calif., who's good with the ladies, bad with the punches and wild about his dog Buddy. When local thugs steal Buddy, Ford turns to Spyder, their devious leader, and forges an unlikely alliance. With help from his best friend, Steve pulls out the big guns to retrieve Spyder's stolen cash and cocaine and save Buddy.
Credits
Director
Mark Cullen
Robb Cullen
Writer
Mark Cullen
Robb Cullen
Cast
Bruce Willisas Steve
Jason Momoaas Spyder
John Goodmanas Dave Phillips
Thomas Middleditchas John
Famke Janssenas Katey Ford
Elisabeth Röhmas Anne Phillips
Adam Goldbergas Lou the Jew
Wood Harrisas The Prince
Emily Robinsonas Taylor
Kal Pennas Rajeesh
Cinematographer
Amir Mokri
Composer
Jeff Cardoni
Editor
Zach Staenberg
Matt Diezel
Producer
Nicolas Chartier
Zev Foreman
Robb Cullen
Laura Ford
Mark Cullen
Disc 2
DVDOnce Upon a Time in Venice (2017)
94 min
ThrillerActionComedyMystery
Steve Ford is a private detective in Venice Beach, Calif., who's good with the ladies, bad with the punches and wild about his dog Buddy. When local thugs steal Buddy, Ford turns to Spyder, their devious leader, and forges an unlikely alliance. With help from his best friend, Steve pulls out the big guns to retrieve Spyder's stolen cash and cocaine and save Buddy.
Credits
Director
Mark Cullen
Robb Cullen
Writer
Mark Cullen
Robb Cullen
Cast
Bruce Willisas Steve
Jason Momoaas Spyder
John Goodmanas Dave Phillips
Thomas Middleditchas John
Famke Janssenas Katey Ford
Elisabeth Röhmas Anne Phillips
Adam Goldbergas Lou the Jew
Wood Harrisas The Prince
Emily Robinsonas Taylor
Kal Pennas Rajeesh
Cinematographer
Amir Mokri
Composer
Jeff Cardoni
Editor
Zach Staenberg
Matt Diezel
Producer
Nicolas Chartier
Zev Foreman
Robb Cullen
Laura Ford
Mark Cullen
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- July 3, 2026