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Title: The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Tim Robbins | ... | Norville Barnes | |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... | Amy Archer | |
| Paul Newman | ... | Sidney J. Mussburger | |
| Charles Durning | ... | Waring Hudsucker | |
| John Mahoney | ... | Chief | |
| Jim True-Frost | ... | Buzz (as Jim True) | |
| Bill Cobbs | ... | Moses | |
| Bruce Campbell | ... | Smitty | |
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Harry Bugin | ... | Aloysius |
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John Seitz | ... | Benny |
| Joe Grifasi | ... | Lou | |
| Roy Brocksmith | ... | Board Member | |
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John Wylie | ... | Board Member |
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I.M. Hobson | ... | Board Member |
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Gary Allen | ... | Board Member |
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When Waring Hudsucker, head of hugely successful Hudsucker Industries, commits suicide, his board of directors, led by Sidney Mussberger, comes up with a brilliant plan to make a lot of money: appoint a moron to run the company. When the stock falls low enough, Sidney and friends can buy it up for pennies on the dollar, take over the company, and restore its fortunes. They choose idealistic Norville Barnes, who just started in the mail room. Norville is whacky enough to drive any company to ruin, but soon, tough reporter Amy Archer smells a rat and begins an undercover investigation of Hudsucker Industries. Written by Reid Gagle
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At Hudsucker industries there's a fast way to the top...and an even faster way down! See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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Release Date:
11 March 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$104,490, 13 March 1994, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$2,869,369Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$14,991,000Company Credits
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Dolby DigitalAspect Ratio:
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This is a fun film - very lighthearted with beautiful sets, fast paced dialog and caricatures at every corner and turn.
It seems to pay homage to old Capra screwball comedies - and it's pretty much old fashioned farce right from the beginning.
The film is far from perfect. Jennifer Jason Leigh's performance is labored. She tries to squeeze every last snicker she can with her character. She misses the mark in my opinion, moving and talking with so much effort and pace - just to get a laugh - that in the end, she gets none.
Paul Newman goes the other way - he understates his character and when contrasted to the lunacy of both the environment and the story around him - it makes for some great scenes. He makes a great villain in this movie - and for me, he's a large reason why the movie works.
Tim Robbins does a good job, especially at the start of the film. His best moments come when the story and the environment overwhelm his character.
There's great moments, like the ridiculous Muncie fight song, the Monty Python-esque mail room, Charles Durning with wings and the grim, faceless board members - with their inane questions and so frightened to lose their authority that they agree to virtually anything.
This film isn't genius or anything, but if you enjoyed the antics of something like 'Arsenic and Old Lace' then this is worth catching. It's delightfully silly - and has some interesting visuals and symbolism along the way.