Mad Dog Time is a crime comedy movie that was released in 1996. The film was written and directed by Larry Bishop, and it stars Jeff Goldblum, Diane Lane, Ellen Barkin, Gabriel Byrne, Richard Dreyfuss, and Burt Reynolds. The movie features a lot of violence, sarcastic humor, and quirky characters.
The story follows a gangster named Vic (Jeff Goldblum), who is called back to run his boss's criminal empire while he is in the hospital. Vic's boss is the legendary mobster, "Mad Dog" Muntz (Richard Dreyfuss), who has been locked up in a mental institution after suffering a nervous breakdown. With Muntz out of the picture, Vic assumes control of the empire, but he quickly realizes that he has a lot of enemies who are keen to take over.
As Vic navigates the intricacies of the criminal underworld, he encounters a variety of eccentric characters, including his ex-girlfriend Grace (Diane Lane), who is now dating Muntz; Niccolo (Gabriel Byrne), a hitman with a fondness for karaoke; and the rival gangster, Ben London (Burt Reynolds), who is determined to take over Muntz's empire. To make matters worse, Vic's long-absent father (Paul Anka) suddenly shows up and starts meddling in his affairs.
The movie follows Vic's attempts to take over and maintain control of the empire, as he faces challenges from both within and outside his organization. The film is known for its colorful characters, offbeat humor, and stylish visuals, featuring plenty of gunfights, car chases, and other action sequences.