The president of a major tobacco company decides to buy the company himself, but a bidding war ensues as other companies make their own offers.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| James Garner | ... | F. Ross Johnson | |
| Jonathan Pryce | ... | Henry Kravis | |
| Peter Riegert | ... | Peter Cohen | |
| Joanna Cassidy | ... | Linda Robinson | |
| Fred Dalton Thompson | ... | Jim Robinson | |
| Leilani Sarelle | ... | Laurie Johnson | |
| Matt Clark | ... | Edward A. Horrigan Jr. | |
| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | H. John Greeniaus | |
| David Rasche | ... | Ted Forstmann | |
| Tom Aldredge | ... | Charlie Hugel | |
| Graham Beckel | ... | Don Kelly | |
| Peter Dvorsky | ... | George Roberts | |
| Peter Frechette | ... | Robert Allegro | |
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Judy Altman | ... | Robinson's Aide |
| Bruce Beatty | ... | Anthony the Pizza Man | |
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F. Ross Johnson, the CEO of RJR Nabisco decides that the time is ripe to take over his own company and enlists American Express. This kicks off a tide of other firms swarming in to tender offers. The outline of the film follows the actual takeover of the RJR Nabisco empire in a tongue in cheek way. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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multi millionaire | market research | tobacco | wall street manhattan new york city | cigarette smoking |Taglines:
After a power breakfast they'll still eat you for lunch. See more »Parents Guide:
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20 March 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Henry Kravis: You don't have to. Bankers and lawyers work it all out.
F. Ross Johnson: All I want from bankers is a new calendar every year and all I care about lawyers is they're back in their coffins before the sun comes up.
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At the golf course, Ross mentions giving away free Gucci watches and Polaroids. James Garner, who plays Ross, starred in Polaroid's TV commercials in the 70s and 80s. See more »Goofs
When the private jet takes off from Charlie Brown Airport, Atlanta (now Fulton County Airport) with only the dog on board (at around 33min into the film), the runway is clearly marked "12L". There is no such runway at that airport (the three runways are 8/26, 14/32 and 9/27). In addition, the use of "L" indicates there is more than one runway with the same bearing, suggesting a larger airport. See more »Quotes
F. Ross Johnson: Well, that LBO stuff is way over my head. I just can't follow it, Henry.Henry Kravis: You don't have to. Bankers and lawyers work it all out.
F. Ross Johnson: All I want from bankers is a new calendar every year and all I care about lawyers is they're back in their coffins before the sun comes up.
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Referenced in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Barbarians at the Planet (1994) See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I was delighted to stumble on this excellent TV movie late one night. Garner is great as the mega-rich company exec who comes unstuck when he tries to buy his own company. The financial shenanigans are well explained and there's genuine tension in the result. Based on a true story. It's like WALL STREET with laughs. [rating 9