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Writers (WGA):
Bryan Burrough (book) and
John Helyar (book) ...
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Release Date:
20 March 1993 (USA) more
Plot:
The president of a major tobacco company decides to buy the company himself, but a bidding war ensues as other companies make their own offers. full summary | full synopsis
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Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 3 wins & 11 nominations more
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A winning satire more (12 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| James Garner | ... | F. Ross Johnson | |
| Jonathan Pryce | ... | Henry Kravis | |
| Peter Riegert | ... | Peter Cohen | |
| Joanna Cassidy | ... | Linda Robinson | |
| Fred Dalton Thompson | ... | Jim Robinson | |
| Leilani Sarelle | ... | Laurie Johnson | |
| Matt Clark | ... | Edward A. Horrigan Jr. | |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | H. John Greeniaus | |
| David Rasche | ... | Ted Forstmann | |
| Tom Aldredge | ... | Charlie Hugel | |
| Graham Beckel | ... | Don Kelly | |
| Peter Dvorsky | ... | George Roberts | |
| Peter Frechette | ... | Robert Allegro | |
| Judy Altman | ... | Robinson's Aide | |
| Bruce Beatty | ... | Anthony the Pizza Man |
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107 min
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Charlie Hugel: Now I know what the "F" in "F. Ross Johnson" stands for. more
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Featured in M*A*S*H, Tootsie & God: A Tribute to Larry Gelbart (1998) (TV) more
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HBO Films has done it again. This 1993 release is yet another example of why they are one of the greatest producers of telefilms. In this film, James Garner portrays F. Ross Johnson, a crafty CEO who tests the many theories and predictions of the possible success that RJR Nabisco Corporation can have with a "smokeless cigarette" product. A satrical tale that's based on a true story.