---
title: "Whatever It Takes"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/whatever-it-takes-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 121837
imdb_id: "tt0161084"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Whatever It Takes (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/whatever-it-takes-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Whatever It Takes" (1998).
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Source [1]: Title: Whatever It Takes (1998). Release Date: 11/13/1998 (US). Genres: Action and Crime. Runtime: 1h 41m. Rating: NR.
Source [2]: Synopsis: Two Los Angeles cops go undercover to investigate the distribution of steroids to wrestlers and body builders.
Source [3]: Director: Brady MacKenzie. Cast: Don Wilson, Andrew Dice Clay, Fred Williamson, Craig Susser. Synopsis: Two Los Angeles cops go undercover to investigate the distribution of steroids to wrestlers and bodybuilders.
Source [4]: (Irrelevant - describes a 2000 film).
Source [5]: Cast: Don Wilson, Andrew Dice Clay, Fred Williamson. Director: Brady MacKenzie.
Title: Whatever It Takes (1998)
Release Date: November 13, 1998 (US)
Genres: Action and Crime
Runtime: 1 hour 4

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brady MacKenzie
- **Networks / Studios**: Dominion Entertainment, Hudson River Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Don Wilson** as *Neil DeMarco*
- **Andrew Dice Clay** as *Dave Menardi*
- **Fred Williamson** as *Paulie Salano*
- **Craig Susser** as *Sonny Salano*
- **Michael Bailey Smith** as *Kevin Thompson*
- **Vic Polizos** as *Sid Babich*
- **Joey Sagal** as *Pope Kim*
- **Leslie Danon** as *Marla Christian*
- **John Nielsen** as *Walker*
- **Jack Capece** as *Devalle*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Whatever It Takes online?
Whatever It Takes is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Whatever It Takes worth watching?
Whatever It Takes holds a community rating of 4.6/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Whatever It Takes and when was it released?
Whatever It Takes is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Whatever It Takes?
Whatever It Takes was directed by Brady MacKenzie.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Whatever It Takes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121837)
- [Whatever It Takes (1998) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121837-whatever-it-takes/cast)
- [Whatever It Takes (1998) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0161084/)
- [Whatever It Takes (2000 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whatever_It_Takes_(2000_film))
- [Whatever It Takes (1998) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/whatever-it-takes/1130978/credits/)

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