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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Eric Roberts | ... | Becker | |
| Greta Scacchi | ... | Terri | |
| Bill Kerr | ... | T. George McDowell | |
| Chris Haywood | ... | Kim | |
| Kris McQuade | ... | Juliana | |
| Max Gillies | ... | Frank | |
| Tony Barry | ... | Bushman | |
| Paul Chubb | ... | Fred | |
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David Slingsby | ... | Waiter |
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Tim Finn | ... | Phillip |
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Colleen Clifford | ... | Mrs. Haversham |
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Rebecca Smart | ... | DMZ |
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Esben Storm | ... | Country Hotel Manager |
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Steve Dodd | ... | Mr. Joe |
| Ian Gilmour | ... | Marjorie | |
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An eccentric marketing guru visits a Coca-Cola subsidiary in Australia to try and increase market penetration. He finds zero penetration in a valley owned by an old man who makes his own soft drinks, and visits the valley to see why. After "the Kid's" persistence is tested he's given a tour of the man's plant, and they begin talking of a joint venture. Things get more complicated when the Coca-Cola man begins falling in love with his temporary secretary, who seems to have connections to the valley. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
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coca cola | mother daughter relationship | soda pop | female nudity | australia |Taglines:
The movie that came out of the fridge! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
AustraliaLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 July 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Coca Cola Kid See more »Company Credits
Production Co:
Cinema Enterprises, The Australian Film Commission, Grand Bay Films International Pty. See more »
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Original music by Christina McPherson (uncredited), revised music by Marie Cowan (uncredited) and lyrics by A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson (as A.B. Paterson)
Performed by Conway's Carnival
By arrangement with Retusa Pty Ltd and Allans Music Australia Pty Ltd
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Just after Becker takes the old lady from the Tiger Moth and carries her over to his Jeep, the airplane has turned around by itself and moved over to the side of the road. See more »Crazy Credits
The film opens with the following disclaimer, in this exact way as written heightening the exact words in capital letters. "This FILM is a WORK of FICTION. Neither the FILM nor its MAKERS have any CONNECTION with THE COCA-COLA COMPANY or any of its SUBSIDIARIES or AFFILIATES. THE COCA-COLA COMPANY has not licensed, sponsored or approved of this FILM in any way. All PERSONS, EVENTS and CHARACTERS in this FILM are entirely fictional. The FILM in no WAY purports to present an accurate ACCOUNT of THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, its SUBSIDIARIES or AFFILIATES in AUSTRALIA - PAST, PRESENT or FUTURE. COCA-COLA and COKE are registered TRADEMARKS which identify the same PRODUCT of THE COCA-COLA COMPANY. The DYNAMIC RIBBON DEVICE is also a TRADEMARK of THE COCA-COLA COMPANY." See more »Soundtracks
Waltzing MatildaOriginal music by Christina McPherson (uncredited), revised music by Marie Cowan (uncredited) and lyrics by A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson (as A.B. Paterson)
Performed by Conway's Carnival
By arrangement with Retusa Pty Ltd and Allans Music Australia Pty Ltd
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Becker (Eric Roberts) is an eccentric self-possessed sales trouble-shooter sent to Australia from the Coca-Cola headquarters in Atlanta. Terri (Greta Scacchi) is assigned to be his secretary. DMZ is her daughter. He finds one specific area where there is no Coke being sold. It's Anderson valley where Terri comes from. The valley is run by the proud McDowell who makes and sells his own soft drink. He has a history with a Coke advertising girl and together they have a daughter. Becker is looking for the Australian sound.
Eric Roberts is terrific. He has a magical moment with a glass of Coke. I'm always surprised at the film's declaration that they have no connection to Coke. His presentation is like a Mamet speech about the love of Coke. Greta Scacchi is funny and super sexy as a Coca Cola Santa. The problem is that the story isn't much in between the fun scenes. Some of the music is catchy and the movie is a bit of fun.