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The Coca-Cola Kid (1985)

R  98 min  -  Action | Comedy | Romance   -  14 July 1985 (USA)
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An eccentric marketing guru visits a Coca-Cola subsidiary in Australia to try and increase market penetration... See full summary »

Director:

Dusan Makavejev

Writers:

Frank Moorhouse (screenplay), Denny Lawrence (additional dialogue), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eric Roberts ...
Greta Scacchi ...
Terri
Bill Kerr Bill Kerr ...
T. George McDowell
Chris Haywood ...
Kim
Kris McQuade Kris McQuade ...
Juliana
Max Gillies Max Gillies ...
Frank Hunter
Tony Barry ...
Bushman
Paul Chubb Paul Chubb ...
Fred
David Slingsby David Slingsby ...
Waiter
Tim Finn Tim Finn ...
Philip
Colleen Clifford Colleen Clifford ...
Mrs. Haversham
Rebecca Smart Rebecca Smart ...
DMZ
Esben Storm Esben Storm ...
Country Hotel Manager
Steve Dodd Steve Dodd ...
Mr. Joe
Ian Gilmour ...
Marjorie
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Storyline

An eccentric marketing guru visits a Coca-Cola subsidiary in Australia to try and increase market penetration. He finds zero penetration in a valley owned by an old man who makes his own soft drinks, and visits the valley to see why. After "the Kid's" persistence is tested he's given a tour of the man's plant, and they begin talking of a joint venture. Things get more complicated when the Coca-Cola man begins falling in love with his temporary secretary, who seems to have connections to the valley. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Coca Cola | Australia | Love | Secretary | Work Ethic  | See more »

Taglines:

A movie felt never so refreshing!

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Coca-Cola kid See more »

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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

This film was produced without the knowledge or consent of the international offices of the Coca-Cola Company. However, since both the company and its product were depicted so favorably in the film (as well as the film being free advertising), they took no legal action against the parties involved. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Just after Becker takes the old lady from the Tiger Moth and carries her over to his Jeep, the airplane has turned around by itself and moved over to the side of the road. See more »

Quotes

Becker: [meeting a camel-mounted bush ranger] The last thing I ever expected to see up here was a camel.
Bushman: Yeah, I was riding a wombat up until this morning... broke a leg and had to shoot him.
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Crazy Credits

Catering: 'Kaos' (Highly recommended by the whole cast & crew) See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Brows Held High: Sweet Movie (#1.8)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Coca-Cola Jingle - Strange Night"
Written by Tim Finn
Performed by Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Nigel Griggs, Ricky Fataar,
Paul Hester See more »