Flawless (1999 film)

Flawless is a 1999 crime comedydrama film that stars Robert De Niro and Philip Seymour Hoffman. It was directed by Joel Schumacher, who also wrote the screenplay. Other cast members include Daphne RubinVega and Wilson Jermaine Heredia.

He suffers a massive blow to his ego, and Walter becomes ashamed to be seen in public in such a fashion. Rusty Philip Seymour Hoffman is one of Walters drag queen neighbors, and the two are atodds constantly due to their differing lifestyles. It is revealed that Rusty is a transgender woman and wishes to have a sexreassignment operation, but lacks the money to do so. When Walter comes to Rusty to use her musical talents for voice lessons to overcome his impediment, the pair while at first argumentative and uncomfortable with the other begin to become friends. Walter begins to gain confidence and make strides to return to a normal life. However, their friendship is marred when Rusty shows Walter a stash of money, hidden in the body of her dress making mannequin, which is enough to pay for her operation. When Walter inquires how Rusty got the money, Rusty says she stole it from a drug pusher, who was also responsible for the attack the night Walter had his stroke. Outraged by this, Walter and Rusty part ways angrily.One night, after returning from a drag beauty contest called Flawless, Rusty is accosted by the criminals who had crept into her apartment to find the stolen money. Walter hears the commotion and runs up to save Rustys life. Rusty locks herself in the bedroom, and when Walter comes in on them, the criminals turn their attention on him, prompting Rusty to return the favor. In the fight, Walter is shot by the criminals, but the pair are able to subdue them. While boarding an ambulance with Walter, Rusty gives the paramedics the stolen cash to ensure that Walter is okay. The pair again rekindle their friendship, setting their personal differences aside. ........

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