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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Chris Farley | ... | Mike Donnelly | |
| David Spade | ... | Steve Dodds | |
| Tim Matheson | ... | Al Donnelly | |
| Christine Ebersole | ... | Governor Tracy | |
| Gary Busey | ... | Drake Sabitch | |
| Grant Heslov | ... | Robbie Mieghem | |
| Timothy Carhart | ... | Roger Kovary | |
| Bruce McGill | ... | Neuschwander | |
| Michael Patrick Carter | ... | Scott Colleary | |
| Boyd Banks | ... | Clyde Spinoza | |
| David St. James | ... | Motorcycle Cop | |
| Skip O'Brien | ... | State Trooper | |
| Branden Morgan | ... | Fan (as Branden R. Morgan) | |
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'Gypsy' Spheeris | ... | Pocket Pool Lady |
| John Ashker | ... | Jim Blaine | |
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Comedy about the prospective Washington State Governor Al Donnelly whose only stumbling block on the road to power is his embarrassing younger brother Mike. To keep him out of mischief, Al forces one of his aides, Steve Dodds to keep an eye on him during the election. However, this is easier said than done... Written by Jonathan Broxton <j.w.broxton@sheffield.ac.uk>
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clumsiness | embarrassment | political campaign | slapstick comedy | politics |Taglines:
There's one in every family.Genres:
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Mike: Meoff, Jack.
[turns to Steve and mouths "Jack Meoff"]
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Written and Performed by Butthole Surfers
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from CEMA Special Markets
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Trivia
A reference to The Brady Bunch (1969) is made in the movie. Co-star Tim Matheson was billed third. Later that year he was billed third, playing one of the main characters in A Very Brady Sequel (1996). David Spade also had a cameo appearance in the film. See more »Goofs
When Mike grabs onto the plant while rolling down the hill, the leaflet that he is also holding disappears between shots. See more »Quotes
Motorcycle Cop: Could you take him through here a little faster than seven miles per hour, Officer...Mike: Meoff, Jack.
[turns to Steve and mouths "Jack Meoff"]
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Lord Is a MonkeyWritten and Performed by Butthole Surfers
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2 February 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$10,593,609, 4 February 1996Gross USA:
$32,417,995Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$32,417,995Company Credits
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Very well done. I enjoyed this movie a lot. Some parts could have been done better but overall I enjoyed it and enjoy watching it anytime I can. Must see for all of those that can just lay back and have fun.