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Rhinestone (1984) -- A country music star must turn an obnoxious New York cabbie into a singer in order to win a bet.

Overview

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2.9/10   2,913 votes
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Director:
Bob Clark
Writers:
Phil Alden Robinson (story)
Phil Alden Robinson (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
22 June 1984 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Music more
Tagline:
She's bet everything, and we mean everything, that she can turn this New York cabbie into an overnight sensation. He has other things in mind. But he's never had a trainer like this one! more
Plot:
A country music star must turn an obnoxious New York cabbie into a singer in order to win a bet. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 7 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
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User Comments:
While a box office flop - a hilarious detour for Stallone more (40 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Sylvester Stallone ... Nick Martinelli

Dolly Parton ... Jake

Richard Farnsworth ... Noah, Jake's Father
Ron Leibman ... Freddie Ugo, Rhinestone Owner

Tim Thomerson ... Barnett Kale
Steve Peck ... Father Martinelli (as Stephen Apostle Pec)
Penny Santon ... Mother Martinelli
Russell Buchanan ... Elgart
Ritch Brinkley ... Luke, Leipers Fork Townsman
Jerry Potter ... Walt, Leipers Fork Townsman
Jesse Welles ... Billie Joe
Phil Rubenstein ... Maurie
Thomas Ikeda ... Japanese Father
Christal Kim ... Japanese Grandmother
Arline Miyazaki ... Japanese Mother
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Additional Details

Runtime:
111 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Singapore:PG | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) (original rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (Ontario) (re-rating on appeal) | UK:PG | Iceland:L | Germany:16 (video rating) | Australia:PG | Finland:S | USA:PG

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Trivia:
In an interview, Sylvester Stallone was if there were any films he wished he hadn't done. Rhinestone was one of them. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: During the opening credits, the camera is reflected in the window of the helicopter they used to film the night-time scenery. more
Quotes:
Nick Martinelli: [singing "Drinkenstein"] Budweiser you created a monster / and they call him Drinkenstein / And the tavern down the street is the labba-tor-eye-ee / where he makes the transformation all the time / And a stein of Dr. Buuuud is a pint of monster blood / and it does effect me different every time / Budweiser you created a monster / and they call me Drinkenstein / And they call me Drinkenstein / I'm Drinkenstein! / I'm Drinkenstein! more
Soundtrack:
Woke Up In Love more

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12 out of 13 people found the following comment useful.
While a box office flop - a hilarious detour for Stallone, 14 January 2004
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Author: Tara Blevins from Waynesville, North Carolina

I love this movie. Not because it is a particularly good movie but it definitely leaves a memorable impression. In what other film can you see Sylvester Stallone adorned in a fringed jacket, western shirt, tight pants, chaps, and high heeled cowboy boots? I mean please, who could ask for more? Stallone attempts to sing as well. I have heard worse. Also, the dialog is hilarious. Being from the South, it resonates with the sounds of my youth. Of course, Rhinestone is filled with the obvious stereotypical portrayals of rural residents. However, it is not rude or mean spirited to the populace located below the Mason Dixon line. In a fashion, the movie rather celebrates and embraces those individuals. Believe me, there are some memorable moments to this cinematic adventure. Just give it a chance - spend 111 minutes laughing at Stallone and singing with Dolly. If the more urbane members of my clan can appreciate this film even high brow viewers can participate in parody from time to time.

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