Donato and Daughter
Donato and Daughter

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Donato and Daughter

1993
Movie
90 min
English

Though emotionally estranged, a father and daughter team of Los Angeles police detectives must work together to stop a serial killer. Along the way, the two find themselves forced to deal with a number of painful secrets from their past.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Rod DanielGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Donato, a gruff, no-nonsense Chicago detective, is forced to go undercover as a woman to investigate a series of jewel heists orchestrated by a female crime boss. Paired with the undercover officer who is posing as his wife, Donato must navigate the challenges of his disguise while trying to catch the criminals and protect his own identity.

Critical Reception

Donato and Daughter was a made-for-television movie that received mixed reviews. While some critics appreciated the comedic premise and the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot predictable and the humor to be uneven. It was generally seen as a lighthearted crime comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on a familiar fish-out-of-water comedic trope.

  • Ed O'Neill's performance is a highlight, offering moments of genuine humor.

  • The plot is somewhat predictable, lacking significant surprises.

Google audience: Audience reception data for Donato and Daughter is not readily available through standard Google review metrics.

Fun Fact

Ed O'Neill, known for his role as Al Bundy in 'Married... with Children', plays a detective who must go undercover as a woman, a significant departure from his usual character.

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