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The Big Kahuna (1999)

R 90 min  -  Drama | Comedy  -   28 April 2000 (USA)
6.5
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Ratings: 6.5/10 from 9,108 users   Metascore: 56/100 
Reviews: 145 user | 75 critic | 27 from Metacritic.com

Two veteran salesman dissect a sales pitch to a particular client, through their young protege.

Director:

John Swanbeck

Writers:

Roger Rueff (play), Roger Rueff (screenplay)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Kevin Spacey ...
Danny DeVito ...
Phil Cooper (as Danny Devito)
Peter Facinelli ...
Paul Dawson ...
Bellboy
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Storyline

On the last evening of a convention two seen-it-all industrial lubricant salesmen and a youngster from the research department gather in the hotel's hospitality suite to host a delegates party. The main aim is to get the business of one particular big fish. When it becomes apparent that it is the lad who has developed a direct line to the guy, his strong religious beliefs bring him into sharp conflict with his older and more cynical colleagues. Written by Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>  

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Plot Keywords:

Lubricant | Convention | Hotel | Salesman | Minimal Cast  | See more »

Taglines:

Every sale begins with a smile.

Genres:

Drama | Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

El pez gordo See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$80,957 (USA) (30 April 2000) (8 Screens)

Gross:

$3,150,107 (USA) (23 July 2000)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: When Larry attacks Bob he pushes him on a table with food and juice glasses. But when Bob gets up a moment later there are no stains on the back of his white shirt. See more »

Quotes

Larry Mann: Well, I'll be a son of a bitch! I don't smoke, you quit drinking, Bob here wouldn't even dream of lusting after a woman... between the three of us, we're practically Jesus.
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Connections

Featured in "Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 13 May 2000" (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"Binga Banga Bongo"
(1996)
Written by Terry Snyder
Performed by Terry Snyder & Jr. Walker & The All Stars
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under License from EMI-Capitol Special Markets See more »