The Tip (film)

The Tip is a 1996 American comedy film directed by Bob Swaim and starring James Wilder, Saul Rubinek, and Rae Dawn Chong. The film revolves around a struggling actor who accidentally witnesses a murder and is subsequently pursued by the mob. He teams up with a quirky con artist to turn the situation to his advantage, attempting to blackmail the mobsters. The film features elements of slapstick humor and crime comedy. Critically, The Tip received largely negative reviews, and its box office performance was poor. Despite the cast featuring established actors, the film failed to gain significant traction or recognition.