Billy Bob's Filmography

ICE HARVEST (2005)

Film Quote
VIC: He actually threatened to shoot Gladys if I did't tell him where the money was. But I think he was counting on a level of commitment and affection between her and me that just simply wasn't there.

Plot
Based on Scott Phillips' comic noir thriller (a critically lauded first novel), the story concerns Charlie Arglist (John Cusack), a not-too-sharp lawyer who attempts to rip off the local mob on Christmas Eve, 1979. He and his partner,  Vic Cavanaugh (Billy Bob), run a chain of strip clubs, and they have cleaned out their operating accounts in the hopes of splitting town before midnight.  Their perfect crime is hindered by bad weather, troublesome family members, troublemaking employees at the strip joints, and the unhappy contents of a footlocker.  Connie Nielsen plays Renata, the stunning manager of one of their clubs who may or may not be onto their scheme.  Matters grow considerably worse when their mob masters discover that their bank accounts are empty.

What Billy Bob Gets To Do
Billy Bob plays Charlie Arglist's partner, a sleazy nightclub owner/pillar of the community named Vic Cavanaugh, who discovers that swimming lessons at a young age could have come in handy. Did you learn nothing about stolen bags of crooked cash and deep freezes from FARGO and A SIMPLE PLAN?

Backstory
Billy Bob hooked up again with John Cusack (PUSHING TIN, FLOUNDERING) and worked for the first time with Harold Ramis, whose admirable track record for comedies includes GHOSTBUSTERS, GROUNDHOG DAY,  CADDYSHACK, ANALYZE THIS, MEATBALLS, STRIPES, and the fratboy classic ANIMAL HOUSE.  Connie Nielsen (GLADIATOR, ONE-HOUR PHOTO) replaced Monica Belluci, who was expecting a baby.  Oliver Platt and a pretty scary Randy Quaid rounded out the cast

Relevant Links
IMDb Link
Here's the trailer!
John Cusack 101 Fan Site broke the photos first!  Hey John!  Make these kids official!  

Related Merchandise
Scott Phillips' debut novel, easily found on Amazon.com.  Ice can be harvested at your nearest 7-11.