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The Hudsucker Proxy

  • 19941994
  • PGPG
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
80K
YOUR RATING
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Paul Newman, Tim Robbins, and Jennifer Jason Leigh in The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
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ComedyDramaFantasy

A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
80K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Joel Coen
    • Ethan Coen(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Ethan Coen
    • Joel Coen
    • Sam Raimi
  • Stars
    • Tim Robbins
    • Paul Newman
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Joel Coen
    • Ethan Coen(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Ethan Coen
    • Joel Coen
    • Sam Raimi
  • Stars
    • Tim Robbins
    • Paul Newman
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 238User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos2

    The Hudsucker Proxy
    Trailer 1:58
    The Hudsucker Proxy
    A Guide to the Films of the Coen Brothers
    Clip 1:56
    A Guide to the Films of the Coen Brothers

    Photos102

    "The Hudsucker Proxy," Paul Newman.
    "The Hudsucker Proxy," Paul Newman & Tim Robbins.
    "The Hudsucker Proxy," Tim Robbins & Paul Newman.
    "The Hudsucker Proxy," Paul Newman & Tim Robbins.
    "Hudsucker Proxy" - My first film and with the Coen Brothers!
    Arthur Bridgers in The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
    Tim Robbins in The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
    The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
    Gary Allen, Roy Brocksmith, Jerome Dempsey, Peter McPherson, Richard Woods, John Wylie, and John Scanlan in The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
    The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
    Gary Allen, Roy Brocksmith, Jerome Dempsey, I.M. Hobson, Peter McPherson, Richard Woods, John Wylie, and John Scanlan in The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
    The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)

    Top cast

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    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Norville Barnesas Norville Barnes
    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • Sidney J. Mussburgeras Sidney J. Mussburger
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Amy Archeras Amy Archer
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Waring Hudsuckeras Waring Hudsucker
    John Mahoney
    John Mahoney
    • Chiefas Chief
    Jim True-Frost
    Jim True-Frost
    • Buzzas Buzz
    • (as Jim True)
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Mosesas Moses
    Bruce Campbell
    Bruce Campbell
    • Smittyas Smitty
    Harry Bugin
    • Aloysiusas Aloysius
    John Seitz
    • Bennyas Benny
    Joe Grifasi
    Joe Grifasi
    • Louas Lou
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Board Memberas Board Member
    John Wylie
    • Board Memberas Board Member
    I.M. Hobson
    • Board Memberas Board Member
    Gary Allen
    • Board Memberas Board Member
    John Scanlan
    • Board Memberas Board Member
    Richard Woods
    • Board Memberas Board Member
    Jerome Dempsey
    Jerome Dempsey
    • Board Memberas Board Member
    • (as Jerome Dempsy)
    • Directors
      • Joel Coen
      • Ethan Coen(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Ethan Coen
      • Joel Coen
      • Sam Raimi
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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. —Reid Gagle
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A Comedy of Invention.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for mild language and thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Clint Eastwood was offered the role of Sidney Mussburger.
    • Goofs
      When the crossword editor asks about "a six letter word for a condition of the hypothalamus", Amy replies with "goiter". A goiter is a condition of the thyroid, not the hypothalamus.
    • Quotes

      Norville: You know, for kids.

    • Crazy credits
      The foregoing was a fictional account of the development of the HULA HOOP® and the characters bear no resemblance to any real person or business concern. The HULA HOOP® was actually developed by the founders of the toy company WHAM-O®, a true American success story. WHAM-O® was subsequently responsible for the development of the FRISBEE® and numerous other toy products.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Clock (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Memories Are Made Of This
      By Terry Gilkyson, Rich Dehr (as Richard Dehr), Frank Miller
      Used by permission of EMI Blackwood Music, Inc.
      Performed by Peter Gallagher

    User reviews238

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    In my opinion, this is a very underrated movie.
    I cannot understand why this movie has not earned the respect it deserves. Norville Barnes represents high hopes and bright ideas, and when he starts out his intentions are pure. But when money makes him lose his focus, only love can put him back on the right track. Tim Robbins and Jennifer Jason Leigh are masterful in this movie, which is one of my personal favorites.
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    • Richard-53
    • Aug 22, 1998

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 11, 1994 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El gran salto
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
      • PolyGram Filmproduktion
      • Silver Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,816,518
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $104,490
      • Mar 13, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,816,518
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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