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Tommy Callahan Jr. is a slow-witted, clumsy guy who recently graduated college after attending for seven years. His father, Big Tom Callahan, owns an auto parts factory in Ohio. When Tommy arrives back home, he finds he has a position at the factory waiting for him. His dad also introduces Tommy to the new brake pad division of the factory and to Tommy's soon-to-be stepmother, Beverly, and her son Paul. But when Big Tom dies, the factory threatens to go under unless the new brake pads are to be sold. Therefore, Tommy must go on the road to sell them, along with the assistance of Richard, Big Tom's right-hand man. Will Tommy save the company, or will the factory, and the town, go under? Written by
David Landers <dml@gwis.com>
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If at first you don't succeed, lower your standards.
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Trivia
In the scene where they are at the wedding reception for "Big" Tom Callahan you can see
Chris Farley's brother sitting to Chris's left when Big Tom asks Tommy Boy to help him out with the song.
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Goofs
When Richard hits Tommy with the 2x4 the break in the wood has a slivered edge. However, when the scene cuts to a different angle, Richard has a complete 2x4 in his hand.
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Quotes
[
Moments earlier they hit a deer, it's now riding in the back seat of Richard's car]
Tommy:
Where are we gonna take the deer?
Richard Hayden:
I dunno, the vet?
Tommy:
You take dead animals to the vet?
Richard Hayden:
Why not? I'd take you to the vet.
Tommy:
Yeah I'll take you to the... Um...
Richard Hayden:
Got that?
Tommy:
Shut up.
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Soundtracks
"Amazing Grace"
Performed by The Pipes and Drums and Military of The King's Own Scottish Borderers
Courtesy of Hughes Leisure Corp.
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Peter Segal's 1995 commercial hit & now cult-classic 'Tommy Boy' is a hilarious film, an evergreen entertainer. Chris Farley is a talent which we'll never ever forget!!!
'Tommy Boy' is a simple story, told in the funniest & zany way possible. Farley & Spade take a journey which is filled with unstoppable laughter, even the Rob Lowe portion is damn funny. As a kid, I remember watching 'Tommy Boy' again and again and again. It's been of my childhood favorites, and it will always remain to be. Even today when it comes on T.V. I stick to it as a die-hard fan. I am quite possessive about this film.
Segal's direction is super. Chris Farley might have died in 1997, but remains alive for me, at least. What an actor! Watch his work in 'Tommy Boy', he's so much at ease. He delivered fantastic performances later on in films like 'Berverly Hills Ninja' & 'Almost Heroes', but his work in here remains as his best to date! Love you, Farley! Spade, on the other hand, is as good as ever. He's an excellent actor in all respects!
'Tommy Boy' rules.... 100 thumbs up from this writer!