IMDb >
Hacks (1997/I)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsHacks (1997/I) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 9 | slideshow) | Videos |
        |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer (WGA):
Gary Rosen (written by)
Release Date:
19 September 1997 (USA)
more
Plot:
Brian is a television writer-producer who has to script a 22-episode anthology, but lacks inspiration...
more
| add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
User Comments:
Why the many title changes?
more (8 total)
Cast
(Credited cast) | Stephen Rea | ... | Brian |
 | Illeana Douglas | ... | Georgia Feckler |
 | John Ritter | ... | Hank |
 | Dave Foley | ... | Neal |
 | Richard Kind | ... | Benny |
 | Dusty Kay | ... | Ira Gold |
 | Tom Arnold | ... | Danny |
 | Robert Patrick | ... | Goatee |
 | Ryan O'Neal | ... | Dr. Applefield |
| Ricky Jay | ... | The Hat |
 | Jason Priestley | ... | The Dude |
 | Olivia d'Abo | ... | Lynn |
| Matt Clark | ... | Bus Driver |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Lisa Kudrow | ... | Reading Woman |
| Kim Lores | ... | Mrs. Danny |
| Bob Odenkirk | ... | Cellmate |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
MPAA:
Rated R for strong language, and for some sexuality and drug content.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
93 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Fun Stuff
Movie Connections:
References Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (8 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Hacks (1997/I)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Four Rooms | Living in Oblivion | This Is Spinal Tap | Where's Marlowe? | Lost in Translation |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Mystery section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
"The Big Twist" was a good title- recently shown on HBO. This is well-constructed, creative comedy, that doesn't rely on slapstick.
Stephen Rea and Ileana Douglas are very good (she was also excellent in "Ghost World") John Ritter and Dave Foley hysterical- as two desperate TV writers, trying to come up with a new gimmick.Wish Ritter got better film offers in his short career- instead of films like Kindergarten Cop or whatever it was called.
There are some funny scenes- where they have to take a bus in LA- and remark how Hollywood used to be glamorous, now it looks like Guatemala.
There are also scenes with Douglas at the Château Marmont- Ryan O'Neal portrays Rea's psychiatrist. Lisa Kudrow and Jason Priestley also have bit parts. Some scenes work better than others, all in all this is a decent comedy that is worth a try.