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Tommy Boy (1995) 6.8
An incompetent, immature, and dimwitted heir to an auto parts factory must save the business to keep it out of the hands of his new, con-artist relatives and big business. Director:Peter Segal |
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| Brian Dennehy | ... | ||
| Bo Derek | ... | ||
| Dan Aykroyd | ... | ||
| Julie Warner | ... | ||
| Sean McCann | ... | ||
| Zach Grenier | ... | ||
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James Blendick | ... | |
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Clinton Turnbull | ... | |
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Ryder Britton | ... | |
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Graeme Millington | ... | |
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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>
Plot Keywords:
buddy | con artist | father son relationship | skinny dipping | box office hit |Taglines:
If at first you don't succeed, lower your standards.Genres:
ComedyMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sex-related humor, some drug content and nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
31 March 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Le courage d'un con See more »Box Office
Gross:
$32,700,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Richard Hayden: Okay let's get some shut eye.
Tommy: Maybe you were watching a movie with that funny comedian, oh what's his name? Buddy Whackett?
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By Kevin Rowland, James Paterson (as Jim Patterson) & Kevin Adams
Performed by Dexys Midnight Runners
Courtesy of Mercury Records
By Arrangement with Polygram Special Markets
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Trivia
According to David Spade, he and Chris Farley got into a physical altercation on the set. Spade had gone out for a drink with Rob Lowe the night before. Farley had become very jealous and angrily repeated "How's Rob Lowe?". He stepped on Spade's hand and the fight began. After the fight, Spade walked off the set and refused to continue filming. See more »Goofs
When Tommy bends the car door back into position at the gas station, it is visibly dented and crumpled along the edge. Immediately after, Richard goes to open the door, it falls to the ground, and is in pristine condition. See more »Quotes
Tommy: Richard, were you watching Spank-travision?Richard Hayden: Okay let's get some shut eye.
Tommy: Maybe you were watching a movie with that funny comedian, oh what's his name? Buddy Whackett?
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Soundtracks
"Come On Eileen"By Kevin Rowland, James Paterson (as Jim Patterson) & Kevin Adams
Performed by Dexys Midnight Runners
Courtesy of Mercury Records
By Arrangement with Polygram Special Markets
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I watch this film (or portions of it) every time it comes on television. I don't buy many DVDs, but this is one I will definitely make an exception for eventually. Chris Farley and David Spade's antics have been well documented in the other reviews, but in addition to the comedy, you might also find yourself shedding a bit of a sentimental tear. There is one particular scene that had me going from tears of sentiment to tears of laughter in a matter of seconds (the sing-a-long in the car - you know the one if you've seen the movie). Even Rob Lowe had some very funny moments. Frankly, I don't know how they ever managed to finish this movie, as I wouldn't have been able to keep a straight face had I been one of the actors. I imagine there were a lot of re-takes.
If nothing else, this certainly has to feature the funniest cow-tipping scene ever filmed, though I'd be hard pressed to cite other such scenes. Unlike many of the recent comedies, this one is funny throughout. Highly recommended.