The Fox film attracted three big stars who could play up the comic potential of the story: Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson.

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In a kind of epilogue, we see the real Bernie Tiede as Jack Black interviews him, presumably picking up hints.

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It's not surprising that such an atmospheric club has made numerous celluloid appearances, from being blown up in James Caan's Thief to acting as John Cusack and Jack Black's hangout in High Fidelity.

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