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The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990)

PG_13 90 min  -  Comedy  -   31 August 1990 (USA)
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Down on his luck and working in a Mexican restaurant in Australia, an American tourist is hired by a icy heiress to pose as an obnoxious new boyfriend in an attempt to make her father accept her current boyfriend.

Directors:

Michael Gottlieb, Alan Smithee

Writers:

Grant Morris, Ronald E. House, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Cheech Marin, Emma Samms and Vernon Wells
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cheech Marin ...
Carlos
Emma Samms Emma Samms ...
Alex
Vernon Wells Vernon Wells ...
Bruce
Bruce Spence ...
Wayne
Carole Davis ...
Dominique
Terence Cooper Terence Cooper ...
Sir Ian Hobart
Jeanette Cronin Jeanette Cronin ...
Maggie Ridley
Gary McCormick Gary McCormick ...
Gary Williams
Frank Whitten Frank Whitten ...
Blue
June Bishop June Bishop ...
Lady Irene Hobart
David Argue David Argue ...
Kevin
Bruce Allpress Bruce Allpress ...
Mr. Ridley
Val Lamond Val Lamond ...
Mrs. Ridley
Claire Glenister Claire Glenister ...
TV Anchorwoman
Jonathan Coleman Jonathan Coleman ...
Postman
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Storyline

Carlos failed in the show-biz and currently works as waiter in a Mexican restaurant. There he meets Alex and dumb footballer Bruce, who celebrate their engagement with her parents. Alex' father is less than thrilled of her fiancée and says he'd rather accept anybody else. Eventually Alex hires Carlos to present him as her new fiancée. But her father sees through the game... Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>  

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Plot Keywords:

Fiance | Restaurant | Waiter | Australia | Friendship  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

Australia | USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

The Boyfriend from Hell See more »

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$458,996 (USA)
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Company Credits

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David Hannay Productions See more »
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Trivia

A sex scene between Dominique and Bruce in Bruce's hotel room was cut for time. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Alex screeches to a halt and parks outside the airport looking for Carlos, a car and a truck can be seen parked near behind. However, when she gets out of the car, both vehicles are gone. See more »

Quotes

Alex: Fine! I'll double it. Another five grand.
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Connections

References "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" (1983) See more »

Soundtracks

"Still Crazy For You"
Written by Simon Sheward & Hattie St John
Performed by Hattie and the Hounds See more »