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Barbarians at the Gate (1993)

TV Movie  -  R 107 min  -  Comedy | Drama
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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.

Director:

Glenn Jordan

Writers:

Bryan Burrough (book), John Helyar (book), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

James Garner, Jonathan Pryce and Peter Riegert
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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 Matt Clark ...
Edward A. Horrigan Jr.
Jeffrey DeMunn ...
H. John Greeniaus
David Rasche ...
Ted Forstmann
Tom Aldredge ...
Charlie Hugel
Graham Beckel Graham Beckel ...
Don Kelly
Peter Dvorsky Peter Dvorsky ...
George Roberts
Peter Frechette Peter Frechette ...
Robert Allegro
Judy Altman Judy Altman ...
Robinson's Aide
Bruce Beatty Bruce Beatty ...
Anthony the Pizza Man
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Storyline

F. Ross Johnson, the CEO of RJR Nabisco decides that the time is ripe to take over his own company and enlists American Express. This kicks off a tide of other firms swarming in to tender offers. The outline of the film follows the actual takeover of the RJR Nabisco empire in a tongue in cheek way. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Tobacco | Ceo | Limousine | Female To Male Foot In Crotch | Dinner Party  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A füstbement terv See more »

Company Credits

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Columbia Pictures Television, Home Box Office (HBO), Rastar Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

At the golf course, Ross mentions giving away free Gucci watches and Polaroids. James Garner, who plays Ross, starred in Polaroid's TV commercials in the 70s and 80s. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The film is set in 1988, but a post-1991 Chevrolet Caprice taxi is visible during a street scene. See more »

Quotes

Charlie Hugel: Now I know what the "F" in "F. Ross Johnson" stands for.
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Connections

Referenced in "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Barbarians at the Planet (#1.20)" (1994) See more »