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Overview

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6.0/10   2,465 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Richard Curtis (writer)
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Release Date:
21 September 1990 (USA) more
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Plot:
Dexter King plays straight man to unpleasant comedian Ron Anderson. He falls in love with Kate, a pretty... more | add synopsis
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(2 articles)
User Comments:
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jeff Goldblum ... Dexter King

Rowan Atkinson ... Ron Anderson

Emma Thompson ... Kate Lemmon
Geraldine James ... Carmen
Anna Massey ... Mary

Kim Thomson ... Cheryl
Hugh Thomas ... Dr. Karabekian
Emil Wolk ... Cyprus Charlie
Harold Innocent ... Timothy
Joanna Kanska ... Tamara
B.J. Rambo ... 'Elephant' Chorus
Jan Lloyd ... 'Elephant' Chorus
Peter Kelly ... Gavin
Tim Barlow ... Mr. Morrow (as Timothy Barlow)
Charles Lamb ... Old Man in Wheelchair
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Additional Details

Runtime:
92 min
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Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Rowan Atkinson wanted to play Jeff Goldblum's role. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Kate and Dexter would not have been able to place ladders against the poster of Ron Anderson; the next scene shows an awning that would have been in the way. more
Quotes:
Cyprus Charlie: [Charlie has fallen in love with Carmen] She is like a hungry leopard in full bloom! more
Movie Connections:
References Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) more
Soundtrack:
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do more

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Charming little movie, 1 March 2002
8/10
Author: bday from Los Angeles, CA

Odd, quirky, but a terrific little movie. Jeff Goldblum just throws it all out there, and Emma Thompson reels him back in with her reserved gem of a performance. Loose, but coherent direction by the inimitable Mel Smith and a great performance by Rown atkinson round out the proceedings. Big fun, and in my permanent collection.

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