Swingers (1996)

Wannabe actors become regulars in the stylish neo-lounge scene; Trent teaches his friend Mike the unwritten rules of the scene.

Director:

Doug Liman

Writer:

Jon Favreau

Stars:

Vince Vaughn, Heather Graham, Jon Favreau

3 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jon Favreau	...	Mike
Vince Vaughn	...	Trent
Ron Livingston	...	Rob
Patrick Van Horn	...	Sue
Alex Désert	...	Charles (as Alex Desert)
Heather Graham	...	Lorraine
Deena Martin	...	Christy
Katherine Kendall	...	Lisa
Brooke Langton	...	Nikki
Blake Lindsley	...	Girl with Cigar
Kevin James Kelly	...	Vegas Dealer
Stephanie Ittleson	...	Vegas Waitress
Vernon Vaughn	...	$100 Gambler
Joan Favreau	...	$5 Winner
Rio Hackford	...	Skully

Storyline

This is a story about Mike, a guy who left his girl in New York when he came to LA to be a star. It's been six months since his girlfriend left him and he's not doing so good. So, his pal and some other friends try and get him back in the social scene and forget about his 6 year relationship.

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Plot Keywords:

friend | actor | cameo | sports car | neo noir | 

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Taglines:

You're money and you don't even know it!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 April 1997 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

Adiorthotoi gletzedes

Filming Locations:

Three Clubs, 1123 VINE ST, Hollywood, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$74,118, 20 October 1996, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$4,505,922, 2 February 1997

Company Credits

Production Co:

Doug Liman Productions, Independent Pictures (II), The Alfred Shay Company Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Word "Fuck" is used 95 times, "Bitch" is used 31 times and "Asshole" 13 times.

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Goofs

At the $100 minimum bet table in the casino, the cards disappear from the dealer's hands when he counts Mike's money.

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Quotes

Mike: How about if I wait six weeks to call. I could tell her I found her number while I was cleaning out my wallet, I can't remember where we met. I'll ask her what she looks like and then I'll ask her if we fucked. How about that? Would that be money?

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Crazy Credits

The rabbit in this production was trained with care and concern for its safety and wellbeing.

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Connections

Referenced in Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland (2006)

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Soundtracks

Knock Me a Kiss
Performed by Louis Jordan
Written by Mike Jackson and Andy Razaf
Courtesy of MCA Records
By Arrangement with MCA Special Markets and Products

User Reviews

Brilliant.

This is a hilarious film about nobodies claiming to be bigger than they ever will be!

Doug Liman showed much promise and I'm more than sure that one day he will continue to make bigger budget films (Bourne Identity)

Careers should also be good for the great Jon Favreau who is just a fantastically witty writer, Vince Vaughn who should get a headlining film and Ron Livingston who is still performing good roles.

I love the script in this film, the language is unique and the scenarios are superb... the sad fact is that there are hundreds of guys like Trent, Mike, Rob & Sue (played by Patrick Van Horn)

I urge everybody to watch this even though it might not be there cup of tea!

9/10