Two veteran salesmen dissect a sales pitch to a particular client, through their young protégé.
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On the last evening of a convention two seen-it-all industrial lubricant salesmen and a youngster from the research department gather in the hotel's hospitality suite to host a delegates party. The main aim is to get the business of one particular big fish. When it becomes apparent that it is the lad who has developed a direct line to the guy, his strong religious beliefs bring him into sharp conflict with his older and more cynical colleagues. Written by Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>
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$80,957, 30 April 2000, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
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Phil Cooper: [voice-over] No answer.
Bob Walker: [voice-over] She must be out shopping.
Phil Cooper: [voice-over] God forbid.
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Written by Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer
Performed by Si Zentner
Published by The Johnny Mercer Foundation
Administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Universal/MCA Music Publishing, a division of Universal Studios, Inc. obo of itself and Northridge Music Co./MCA Northern Music Company
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Special Markets
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All three lead actors have played DC Comics villains: Kevin Spacey portrayed Superman's arch-enemy Lex Luthor in Superman Returns (2006), Danny DeVito played Batman villain The Penguin in Batman Returns (1992) and Peter Facinelli played Maxwell Lord in Supergirl (2015 - ). See more »Goofs
When Bob leaves the room to find the Kahuna at the other party, he has his name tag on, when he is outside walking there, it is off. It reappears when he is at the party, speaking to the Kahuna. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Phil Cooper: [voice-over] No answer.
Bob Walker: [voice-over] She must be out shopping.
Phil Cooper: [voice-over] God forbid.
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CharadeWritten by Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer
Performed by Si Zentner
Published by The Johnny Mercer Foundation
Administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Universal/MCA Music Publishing, a division of Universal Studios, Inc. obo of itself and Northridge Music Co./MCA Northern Music Company
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Special Markets
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When I saw this movie, I had one sole motivation- It had Kevin Spacey in it. That, in my opinion, makes any of his films worth at least a glance. He's so brilliant. Also, I was in the mood for a good comedy. This film presented me with both the expected comedy and brilliant performance by Spacey. However, I guess I neglected to read up on what this movie was all about first.
Let me say that, as a Christian (and a Baptist), the portrayal of Bob is the single most realistic on screen portrayal of a true Christian that I have ever seen. Bravo to them for not giving into cliches! While some attacks were made on Bob's faith, they weren't presented as right or wrong, but different view points. I was frankly shocked (pleasently) by this film. I would deffinately recommend it.
Also, I am not a particurally big DeVito fan, but he turns in a truly moving and realistic performance in this film.
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