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6.2/10   515 votes
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Director:

Stephen Surjik

Writer (WGA):

Larry Gelbart (written by)

Contact:

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Release Date:

17 May 1997 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Crime more

Plot:

Two media moguls get into a nasty power struggle for the ownership of a pro football team which takes a drastic effect on their personal and professional lives. full summary | add synopsis

Awards:

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 nominations more

User Comments:

a memorable film. more (11 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Gabriel Byrne ... Lionel Powers

Ben Kingsley ... Julian Messenger

Mimi Rogers ... Ariel Powers (aka Alexi)

Jeffrey Tambor ... Alan Blanchard

Illeana Douglas ... Rita Pascoe
Paul Mazursky ... Dr. Jonathon Cummings

Chris Mulkey ... Jerry Pascoe

R. Lee Ermey ... Billy Paxton
Caroline Aaron ... Robin Zimmer

Jason Lee ... Phillip Messenger
Christina Pickles ... Mrs. Frieda Messinger

Tom Wright ... Marvel Sears
Randall Arney ... Sen. Quentin Sayles

Ben Bode ... Peter Messenger
L. Scott Caldwell ... Sen. Condon
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Additional Details

MPAA:

Rated R for language, sexuality, and depiction of a suicide.

Runtime:

100 min | Germany:92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Iceland:12 | Germany:16 | UK:15 (video premiere) | USA:R


Fun Stuff

Quotes:

Ariel Powers: There's lots more to try. The Emperor Tiberius didn't start nibbling little boys until he was well into his seventies. If it would make you happy, I would gladly provide you with a playpen full of toddlers. more

Soundtrack:

JUMP, JIVE, 'N' WAIL more


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1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful.
a memorable film., 23 October 2006
9/10
Author: victorpaskow from United States

just because i had my caps lock on doesn't mean i'm shouting! this movie is great. it's one of a kind. i first saw it when i was a young teenager. the film has stuck with me since. it's dark, funny and i enjoyed the all star cast. check this one out if you think your life isn't going the way you want it to.its also not a well known picture, so if you can get your hands on it, i would advise you to do so. these other people don't know what they are talking about. i also think that a ten line minimum is too much. you start talking about nothing just to get your 3 line comment in. any ways keep up the good work you IMDb. you are doing a great job.

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