The Prime Gig (2000)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Gregory Mosher

Writer (WGA):

William Wheeler (written by)

Release Date:

22 February 2002 (Spain)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Too much is never enough.

Plot:

A telesales con man finds the ultimate racket - but starting an affair with the girlfriend of his guru-like boss might be the wrong call...

Plot Keywords:

Con Artist | Gold Mine | Salesman | Private Jet | Telephone Sales

Cast

Vince Vaughn	...	Pendelton 'Penny' Wise
Julia Ormond	...	Caitlin Carlson
Ed Harris	...	Kelly Grant
Rory Cochrane	...	Joel
Wallace Shawn	...	Gene
Stephen Tobolowsky	...	Mick
George Wendt	...	Archie
Jeanetta Arnette	...	Cheryl
Shishir Kurup	...	Sujat
Harper Roisman	...	Harry
J.J. Johnston	...	Lloyd
Tom Wright	...	Marvin Sanders
Romany Malco	...	Zeke (as Romany Malco, Jr.)
Brian George	...	Nasser
Amber Benson	...	Batgirl

MPAA:

Rated R for language and sexuality.

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | South Korea:15 | USA:TV-MA (cable rating) | Spain:13 | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Independent Pictures (II)

Quotes:

Caitlin Carlson: Am I just going to be another girlfriend waiting for a phone call?
Penny: No one said anything about phone calls.

Movie Connections:

References Mystery Men (1999)

How come I never heard of this movie?

I saw this in the indie channel & it kept my attention all the way, except for the phony love scenes (why does Hollywood always have to make sex look so artificial - doesn't anybody do it out there)? The acting is really terrific, especially Ed Harris & Vince Vaughan. Julia Ormond is OK in a part that looks written for Julianne Moore. The beginning is the best, the middle a bit too set-up, like imitation Mamet, the ending is hopeless. But definitely worth seeing for the acting.