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The Big Kahuna
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The Big Kahuna (1999) -- Two veteran salesman dissect a sales pitch to a particular client, through their young protege.
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User Rating:
6.4/10   7,817 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Roger Rueff (play)
Roger Rueff (screenplay)
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Release Date:
28 April 2000 (USA) more
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Every sale begins with a smile.
Plot:
Two veteran salesman dissect a sales pitch to a particular client, through their young protege. full summary | add synopsis
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1 nomination more
User Reviews:
Remarkable acting, excellent character development. more (141 total)

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Also Known As:
Hospitality Suite (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language.
Runtime:
90 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Continuity: When Bob leaves the room to find the Kahuna at the other party, he has his name tag on, when he is outside walking there, it is off. It reappears when he is at the party, speaking to the Kahuna. more
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Larry Mann: Here's to the profound religious experience that comes from doing a job well and being grossly underpaid. more
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Young at Heart more

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20 out of 26 people found the following review useful.
Remarkable acting, excellent character development., 2 May 2000
10/10
Author: Barton Adrian Bean, IV (Sailbart) from Fullerton, CA

An extremely well done, contained movie. Unlike so much of the standard over the top excesses of much of current Hollywood movies this movie depends on the depth of the characters, particularly Danny De Vito. Rarely have I ever seen an actor change on screen from the inside out like De Vito does. Kevin Spacey gives his normal excellent work, and Peter Facinelli is quite good as an easily recognizable "true believer". But, this movie belongs to Danny De Vito who gives the best performance of his career. Moving exploration of men struggling with meaninglessness.

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