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The Longshot

  • 19861986
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
653
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The Longshot (1986)
Four losers borrow money from gangsters to bet on a "sure thing", but lose. The gangsters go after them to get their money.
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Four losers borrow money from gangsters to bet on a "sure thing", but lose. The gangsters go after them to get their money.Four losers borrow money from gangsters to bet on a "sure thing", but lose. The gangsters go after them to get their money.Four losers borrow money from gangsters to bet on a "sure thing", but lose. The gangsters go after them to get their money.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
653
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Paul Bartel
  • Writer
    • Tim Conway
  • Stars
    • Tim Conway
    • Jack Weston
    • Harvey Korman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Bartel
  • Writer
    • Tim Conway
  • Stars
    • Tim Conway
    • Jack Weston
    • Harvey Korman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 1:19
    Trailer

    Photos23

    They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way (1978)
    Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Ted Wass, and Jack Weston in The Longshot (1986)
    Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Ted Wass, and Jack Weston in The Longshot (1986)
    Tim Conway in The Longshot (1986)
    Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Ted Wass, and Jack Weston in The Longshot (1986)
    Tim Conway, Ted Wass, and Jack Weston in The Longshot (1986)
    Tim Conway, Nick Dimitri, and Jack Weston in The Longshot (1986)
    Jorge Cervera Jr., Tim Conway, and Harvey Korman in The Longshot (1986)
    Jonathan Winters, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Ted Wass, and Jack Weston in The Longshot (1986)
    Tim Conway in The Longshot (1986)
    Harvey Korman and Jack Weston in The Longshot (1986)
    Stella Stevens, Jonathan Winters, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Ted Wass, and Jack Weston in The Longshot (1986)

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    Tim Conway
    Tim Conway
    • Dooleyas Dooley
    Jack Weston
    Jack Weston
    • Eltonas Elton
    Harvey Korman
    Harvey Korman
    • Louas Lou
    Brad Trumbull
    • Track Copas Track Cop
    Ted Wass
    Ted Wass
    • Stumpas Stump
    Pat Li
    • Onoas Ono
    Garry Goodrow
    • Joshas Josh
    Dave Johnson
    • Track Announceras Track Announcer
    Dick Enberg
    Dick Enberg
    • Radio Announceras Radio Announcer
    Anne Meara
    Anne Meara
    • Madgeas Madge
    Frank Bonner
    Frank Bonner
    • Realtoras Realtor
    Benny Baker
    Benny Baker
    • Mr. Hooperas Mr. Hooper
    Yvonne Del Walker
    • Mrs. Hooperas Mrs. Hooper
    Ernie Anderson
    Ernie Anderson
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Jinaki
    • Tobyas Toby
    Anzio
    • Cashieras Cashier
    Jorge Cervera Jr.
    • Santiagoas Santiago
    • (as Jorge Cervera)
    Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens
    • Nicki Dixonas Nicki Dixon
    • Director
      • Paul Bartel
    • Writer
      • Tim Conway
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Opening title for the film is a Rap between the film's star Tim Conway and a then-young rapper Ice-T.
    • Goofs
      At approximately 50 minutes, when the dog leaps into Dooley's crotch, you can see a hand projecting the pooch to its target.
    • Quotes

      Santiago: These fucking choos are killing my feet, man!

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Hal Linden/Tim Conway (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Rappin' On Down The Track
      (Theme from "The Longshot")
      Lyrics by Tim Conway
      Music by Charles Fox
      Performed by Ice-T and Tim Conway

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    I really liked this movie, deserves more stars
    Imagine a rap song by Ice-T... and Tim Conway! That's how it starts. There are a lot of funny moments throughout the movie. The scene where Tim is in Stella Steven's room is hilarious.

    I watched this movie especially to see the cameo by Ernie Anderson. I was disappointed that he didn't get a close-up, I recognized him by his voice.

    Most movie guides give this movie one star. Highly underrated. I'd give it two and a half.

    If you like Tim Conway, watch this one.
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    • dzy88p
    • Oct 23, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 17, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das Pechvogel-Quartett
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Orion Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,096,843
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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