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Writers (WGA):
Grant Morris (written by) and
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Release Date:
31 August 1990 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Plot:
Carlos failed in the show-biz and currently works as waiter in a Mexican restaurant. There he meets Alex and dumb footballer Bruce... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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Cheech Marin ... Carlos
Emma Samms ... Alex
Vernon Wells ... Bruce
Bruce Spence ... Wayne

Carole Davis ... Dominique
Terence Cooper ... Sir Ian Hobart
Jeanette Cronin ... Maggie Ridley
Gary McCormick ... Gary Williams
Frank Whitten ... Blue
June Bishop ... Lady Irene Hobart
David Argue ... Kevin
Bruce Allpress ... Mr. Ridley
Val Lamond ... Mrs. Ridley
Claire Glenister ... TV Anchorwoman
Jonathan Coleman ... Postman
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Boyfriend from Hell (UK) (video title)
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Runtime:
90 min
Country:
New Zealand | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
Germany:12 | Iceland:L | USA:PG-13 | USA:R (edited version, video) | Finland:S | Australia:PG
Filming Locations:
Auckland, New Zealand more
Company:
David Hannay Productions more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
A sex scene between Dominique and Bruce in Bruce's hotel room was cut for time. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Carlos' plane leaves, a wide bodied Qantas 747 is shown. Later when they bring the plane back and get Carlos down, the plane is a two engine 737, a much smaller plane. more
Quotes:
Carlos: Relax Holmes, just teasing. more
Movie Connections:
References "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" (1983) more
Soundtrack:
Still Crazy For You more

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I liked this movie, 22 June 2003
10/10
Author: departed07 from United States

Not a classic but one of Cheech Marin's early films. There were so many lines that I kept saying for years like "look a kangaroo!" This film should be given a chance to watch with everybody. Don't talk bad about this movie. It'll be a cult classic soon.

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