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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Rodney Dangerfield | ... | Wally Sparks | |
| Debi Mazar | ... | Sandy Gallo | |
| David Ogden Stiers | ... | Gov. Floyd Preston | |
| Burt Reynolds | ... | Lenny Spencer | |
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Rita McKenzie | ... | Helen Williams |
| Lisa Thornhill | ... | Priscilla Preston | |
| Mark L. Taylor | ... | Harvey Bishop | |
| Cindy Williams | ... | Emily Preston | |
| Gilbert Gottfried | ... | Mr. Harry Karp | |
| Tony Danza | ... | New York Cab Driver | |
| Karen Duffy | ... | Reporter #3 | |
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Eamonn Roche | ... | Alan Miller |
| Sir Mix A Lot | ... | Rapper Announcer (as Sir Mix-A-Lot) | |
| Michael Weatherly | ... | Dean Sparks | |
| Glenn Walker Harris Jr. | ... | Robby Preston | |
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Wally Sparks is a tabloid television show reporter, who's trying to boost ratings on his show. He goes to the Governor's mansion to uncover a sex scandal.
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nude male statue missing penis | tabloid journalist | new bride | mickey finn | land development |Taglines:
The Talk Show Host that Everyone loves to hate! See more »Genres:
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Rated R for continuous crude sexual humor and some nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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31 January 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$2,131,001, 2 February 1997Gross USA:
$4,073,582Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$4,073,582Company Credits
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Written by Mark Mothersbaugh, Leslie Greif
Performed by Devo
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Gilbert Gottfried said he has never seen this movie on his podcast. See more »Quotes
Wally Sparks: The other day I saved a girl from being attacked: I changed my mind.See more »
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Communication BreakupWritten by Mark Mothersbaugh, Leslie Greif
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Rodney said, promoting his movie, when people write movies they think they're writing "Gone with the Wind." This movie is FAR from "Gone with the Wind," but if you're as much as a fan of Rodney as I am--and who doesn't love him?--you will have a great time! I can't understand why this movie didn't fare well at the box office. When I went to see it, there were only a few people, but the few that were in there were laughing hysterically! I saw it twice in theaters, and the second audience was doing the same! Especially the statue-penis scene. I think that has to one of the funniest moments ever captured on film and that really brought the house down! Of course, expect to see a chock full of Rodney one-liners, including: "We now come to a part of the show called 'It's Hard to Believe.' Or as my wife used to say..."I can't believe it's hard" and "The problem with me is I'm sitting on top of the world, and I've got hemmerhoids!" I'm not going to give away the rest of the lines, because that would be sinful. The gags are absolutely priceless! Sure, this is another outrageous comedy with the plot structure of a TV sitcom, but with Rodney in the front seat--How can you possibly go wrong? Also, keep your eye out for cameos by numerous talk show hosts and a special appearance by Burt Reynolds in one of his worst wigs...LOL.
My score: 8 (out of 10)