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A retired New York City cop suffers a stroke, paralyzing his right side and impairing his ability to speak clearly. As a result he is forced to take speech lessons from a gay neighbor, whom he vehemently dislikes.
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The story of Walt Koontz (De Niro), a bitter, homophobic security guard who suffers a stroke that leaves him partially paralyzed. Depressed and suicidal over his slurred speech and awkward limp, he eventually breaks down and asks a neighbor for singing lessons. The neighbor, an unglamorous drag artist named Rusty (Hoffman), is as uncomfortable and disgusted with Koontz's bitter demeanor as Koontz is with Rusty's lifestyle. (1999), C, 111 min., R, CC, Fox Home Entertainment.
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