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The Experts (1989)

PG_13 94 min  -  Comedy  -   13 January 1989 (USA)
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When Travis and Wendell are kidnapped while on their way to opening a nightclub in rural Nebraska. The KGB spy Cameron Smith takes them to the U.S.S.R... See full summary »

Director:

Dave Thomas

Writers:

Steven Greene (story), Eric Alter (story), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

John Travolta, Arye Gross and Kelly Preston
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Travolta ...
Travis
Arye Gross ...
Wendell
Kelly Preston ...
Bonnie
Deborah Foreman ...
Jill
James Keach ...
Yuri
Jan Rubes ...
Illyich
Brian Doyle-Murray ...
Mr. Jones
Charles Martin Smith ...
Mr. Smith
Mimi Maynard Mimi Maynard ...
Betty Smith
Eve Brent ...
Aunt Thelma
Rick Ducommun Rick Ducommun ...
Sparks
Steve Levitt Steve Levitt ...
Gil
Tony Edwards ...
Nathan
Jack Ammon Jack Ammon ...
Doc Benson
Marc Reid Marc Reid ...
Billy Smith
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Storyline

When Travis and Wendell are kidnapped while on their way to opening a nightclub in rural Nebraska. The KGB spy Cameron Smith takes them to the U.S.S.R. instead with the intention of teaching KGB agents to be hip like Americans. Written by Richard Jones <rjo339@swbell.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

KGB | Beautiful Woman

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Les experts See more »

Filming Locations:

British Columbia, Canada See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$169,203 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Paramount Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Alphacine)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

John Travolta and Kelly Preston first met on the set of "The Experts" and later married. See more »

Quotes

Travis: [about the citizens of Indian Springs] Where are we gonna put them? They can't stay at my place.
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Connections

References "Twilight Zone" (1959) See more »

Soundtracks

"Hometown U.S.A."
Written by Harold Payne, Pete Luboff & Pat Luboff
Performed by Dave Morgan
Produced by Harold Payne & Pete Luboff See more »