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Black Sheep (1996)

PG_13 87 min  -  Comedy  -   2 February 1996 (USA)
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A gubernatorial candidate hires a wormy special assistant whose only job is to make sure the candidate's well-meaning but incompetent brother doesn't ruin the election.

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Fred Wolf
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris Farley ...
David Spade ...
Tim Matheson ...
Christine Ebersole ...
Gary Busey ...
Grant Heslov ...
Timothy Carhart ...
Bruce McGill ...
Michael Patrick Carter Michael Patrick Carter ...
Boyd Banks ...
David St. James ...
Skip O'Brien Skip O'Brien ...
Branden R. Morgan Branden R. Morgan ...
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'Gypsy' Spheeris 'Gypsy' Spheeris ...
John Ashker ...
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Storyline

Comedy about the prospective Washington State Governor Al Donnelly whose only stumbling block on the road to power is his embarrassing younger brother Mike. To keep him out of mischief, Al forces one of his aides, Steve Dodds to keep an eye on him during the election. However, this is easier said than done... Written by Jonathan Broxton <j.w.broxton@sheffield.ac.uk>  

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Plot Keywords:

Election | Drugs | Nitrous Oxide | Candid Camera | Physical Comedy  | See more »

Taglines:

There's one in every family.

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for crude language and humor, drug-related material and sexual innuendo See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Black Sheep - Schwarzes Schaf mit weißer Weste See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$32,377,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The same car Chris Farley and David Spade drive in Tommy Boy can be seen parked in front of the Rec Center Farley's character works at. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Mike is stapling campaign posters to a row of trees alongside a dirt road in the woods, he staples his hand with the staple gun and screams in pain. But as he pulls his hand away, there is no staple in his hand. See more »

Quotes

Drake: I could go over to your mama's, and light a small fire in her panties!
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Connections

References "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960) See more »

Soundtracks

"Lord Is a Monkey"
Written and Performed by Butthole Surfers
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from CEMA Special Markets See more »