Gone Fishin' (1997)

Director:

Christopher Cain

Writers (WGA):

Jill Mazursky (written by) &
J.J. Abrams (written by)

Release Date:

30 May 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Even the fish are laughing!

Plot:

Two fishing fanatics get in trouble when their fishing boat gets stolen while on a trip.

Plot Keywords:

Fishing | Boat | Fish | Swamp | Restaurant

Cast

Joe Pesci	...	Joe Waters
Danny Glover	...	Gus Green
Rosanna Arquette	...	Rita
Lynn Whitfield	...	Angie
Willie Nelson	...	Billy 'Catch' Pooler
Nick Brimble	...	Dekker Massey
Gary Grubbs	...	Phil Beasly
Carol Kane	...	Donna Waters
Edythe Davis	...	Cookie Green
Jenna Bari	...	Gena Waters
Samantha Brown	...	Tracy Green
Jeff DiLucca	...	Mack Waters
Jamil Akim O'Quinn	...	Gregory Green
Frank Nasso	...	Young Joe
Raynor Scheine	...	Glenn

Also Known As:

Gone Fishing (USA) (alternative spelling)

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild violence and language.

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Iceland:L | USA:PG (certificate #34645) | Australia:PG | Germany:6 | Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) | UK:12 (video premiere)

Filming Locations:

Beaufort, South Carolina, USA

Company:

Caravan Pictures

Trivia:

John G. Avildsen was the film's original director. He was fired after two weeks, paid his $2 million salary, and replaced by 'Christopher Cain'.

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Gus and Joe find the treasure map in the back of the Barracuda, Gus says "Just like he said," while talking about the reward. But it's not a he, it is the lady from This Country's Criminals.

Quotes:

Gus Green: So after we paid for the Ranger Two Fifty C, the hotel room, fixing the Barracuda, food, clothes, ride home, we have a grand total of $42.00 profit.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in 1st Annual Mystery Science Theater 3000 Summer Blockbuster Review (1997) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Concerto For Piano And Orchestra, No 21 In C: Andante, 2nd Movement

Funny like Hope Crosby Films

Don't listen to the cynics. Gone Fishing was pretty fun. There is nothing mean spirited here just a a funny flick about two guys who go on a fishing trip. I know it is fashionable to blast this film. I heard so much negative stuff that I almost did not rent it. If you are looking for comedy based on satire, parody, insults, or crude situations you will not find it here. This is just a fun movie with no agenda which makes it a rarity. This film is more in the spirit of Out to Sea, Grumpy Old Men, Road to Hong Kong or even Legally Blonde. Gone Fishing is worth a rental.