A film producer drowning in debt after a box office failure. After witnessing a star's death, he plots to murder a suicidal actor to collect insurance money, repeatedly failing in his attempts. Eventually realizes the film's quality and helps protect the cast from a mob threat.
Max repeatedly tries to assassinate Duke to collect insurance money.
James is a competing producer who initially offers to buy Max's script.
Reggie is the mobster to whom Max owes a substantial debt.
Max is the uncle of Walter, who assists him throughout the film.
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