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The Big Lebowski (1998) 8.2
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8.2/10 from 317,210 users
Metascore: 69/100
Reviews: 939 user | 207 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com "Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it. Director:Joel Coen |
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Cast
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| John Goodman | ... | ||
| Julianne Moore | ... | ||
| Steve Buscemi | ... | ||
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Nihilist #1, Uli Kunkel /
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Marty
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
When "The Dude" Lebowski is mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, two thugs urinate on his rug to coerce him into paying a debt he knows nothing about. While attempting to gain recompense for the ruined rug from his wealthy counterpart, he accepts a one-time job with high pay-off. He enlists the help of his bowling buddy, Walter, a gun-toting Jewish-convert with anger issues. Deception leads to more trouble, and it soon seems that everyone from porn empire tycoons to nihilists want something from The Dude. Written by J. Lake
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It takes guys as simple as the Dude and Walter to make a story this complicated... and they'd really rather be bowling. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive strong language, drug content, sexuality and brief violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
6 March 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$5,200,000 (Non-US) (24 April 1998)Gross:
£1,462,880 (UK) (19 June 1998)Company Credits
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The Stranger: [voiceover] Way out west there was this fella... fella I wanna tell ya about. Fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least that was the handle his loving parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. Mr. Lebowski, he called himself "The Dude". Now, "Dude" - that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I ...
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Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman
Performed by Shawn Colvin
Published by Pomus Songs, Inc. / Mort Shuman Songs
Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / Elvis Presley Music (BMI)
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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Trivia
The gun that Walter pulls in the bowling alley is a Colt model 1911 .45 caliber semi automatic handgun. See more »Goofs
When The Dude and Walter are making the money drop off, after Walter jumps out and The Dude crashes the car, when The Dude runs out saying "We have the money," police lights blocking off the road they are filming on are clearly visible. See more »Quotes
[first lines]The Stranger: [voiceover] Way out west there was this fella... fella I wanna tell ya about. Fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least that was the handle his loving parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. Mr. Lebowski, he called himself "The Dude". Now, "Dude" - that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I ...
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Production Goddess ... Karyn Anonia See more »Soundtracks
"Viva Las Vegas"Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman
Performed by Shawn Colvin
Published by Pomus Songs, Inc. / Mort Shuman Songs
Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / Elvis Presley Music (BMI)
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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The Coen Brothers did it again! Just when I had lost my hope of seeing a new, GOOD, American movie, I went to see this. It absolutely blew my mind! Now I've seen all the Coen-films, and I'd have to say that this is one of the very best. It's about this guy, "The Dude", excellently played by Jeff Bridges, who gets an unexpected visit from two thugs who soil his carpet. This event triggers a kidnapping-drama, filled with black humor and crazy characters. I'd recommend this film to everyone with an open mind and a twisted sense of humor. Perhaps thats why I liked it so much.