The Alarmist (1997)

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92 min - Comedy - 16 October 1998 (USA)

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Ratings: 5.1/10 from 634 users
Reviews: 23 user | 14 critic

Young Tommy Hudler decides to become a security systems salesman, and is an instant success. Everything... See full summary »

Director:

Evan Dunsky

Writers:

Keith Reddin (play), Evan Dunsky (screenplay)

Stars:

David Arquette, Stanley Tucci and Kate Capshaw

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	David Arquette	...	Tommy Hudler
	Stanley Tucci	...	Heinrich Grigoris
	Kate Capshaw	...	Gale Ancona
	Mary McCormack	...	Sally
	Ryan Reynolds	...	Howard Ancona
	Tricia Vessey	...	April Brody
	Ruth Miller	...	Mrs. Fielding
	Hoke Howell	...	Mr. Fielding
	Michael Learned	...	Beth Hudler
	Lewis Arquette	...	Bruce Hudler
	Richmond Arquette	...	Andrew Hudler
	Gabriel Dell Jr.	...	Skippy Hudler
	Valerie Long	...	Doris
	Kim Tobin	...	Bambi
	Colin Campbell	...	Waiter

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Storyline

Young Tommy Hudler decides to become a security systems salesman, and is an instant success. Everything seems to be going great until he discovers there's more to this business and his boss Heinrich than he previously suspected. Written by Rob M. <rjtmel@hotmail.com>

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Plot Keywords:

Oral Sex | Satire | Black Comedy | Independent Film | Based On Play

Taglines:

Don't be alarmed... they're professionals. See more »

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality and language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 October 1998 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

L'alarmiste See more »

Filming Locations:

Boardner's of Hollywood - 1652 North Cherokee Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$7,787 (USA) (18 October 1998) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$55,986 (USA) (15 November 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bandeira Entertainment, Dan Stone, Flynn-Simchowitz, Key Entertainment See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Connections

Featured in "Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 24 October 1998" (1998) See more »

Soundtracks

"Pineapple Hill" See more »