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The Big Kahuna

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
15K
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The Big Kahuna (1999)
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DramaComedy
Two veteran salesmen dissect a sales pitch to a particular client, through their young protégé.Two veteran salesmen dissect a sales pitch to a particular client, through their young protégé.Two veteran salesmen dissect a sales pitch to a particular client, through their young protégé.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
15K
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    • John Swanbeck
    • Roger Rueff(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Danny DeVito
    • Peter Facinelli
    • John Swanbeck
    • Roger Rueff(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Danny DeVito
    • Peter Facinelli
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 163User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    Kevin Spacey in The Big Kahuna (1999)
    Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, and Peter Facinelli in The Big Kahuna (1999)
    Peter Facinelli in The Big Kahuna (1999)
    Kevin Spacey in The Big Kahuna (1999)
    Kevin Spacey and Peter Facinelli in The Big Kahuna (1999)
    Danny DeVito in The Big Kahuna (1999)
    Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito in The Big Kahuna (1999)
    Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito in The Big Kahuna (1999)
    Kevin Spacey and Danny DeVito in The Big Kahuna (1999)
    Kevin Spacey in The Big Kahuna (1999)
    Danny DeVito in The Big Kahuna (1999)
    Danny DeVito in The Big Kahuna (1999)

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    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Larry Mann
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Phil Cooper
    • (as Danny Devito)
    Peter Facinelli
    Peter Facinelli
    • Bob Walker
    Paul Dawson
    Paul Dawson
    • Bellboy
    Christopher Donahue
    Christopher Donahue
    • Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    Ron Komora
    Ron Komora
    • The Big Kahuna
    • (uncredited)
    Frank L. Messina
    Frank L. Messina
    • Business Man
    • (uncredited)
    George F. Miller
    George F. Miller
    • Hotel Patron Leaving Lobby
    • (uncredited)
      • John Swanbeck
      • Roger Rueff(screenplay) (play "Hospitality Suite")
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    • Trivia
      The spoken word lyrics to "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) Mix" used at the end of the movie and during the credits, released by Baz Luhrmann in 1999, were from a June 1, 1997 Chicago Tribune column titled "Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young" by Mary Schmich, Chicago Tribune columnist and long-time writer of the Brenda Starr, Reporter comic strip. The essay began with the admonition to wear sunscreen, and continued with discursive advice to the young for living well and without regret. In her introduction to the column, she described it as the commencement address she would give if she were asked to give one. (The column was widely circulated around the Internet, usually erroneously attributed to Kurt Vonnegut Jr..) The song was a number one hit in several countries (there are several versions: four of the song and two of the video).
    • Goofs
      When Larry attacks Bob he pushes him on a table with food and juice glasses. But when Bob gets up a moment later there are no stains on the back of his white shirt.
    • Quotes

      Larry Mann: There are people in this world, Bob, who look very official while they are doing what they are doing. And do you know why?

      Bob Walker: Why?

      Larry Mann: Because they don't know what they are doing. Because if you know what you are doing, then you don't have to look like you know what you are doing, because it comes naturally.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Battlefield Earth/The Big Kahuna/Hamlet/Michael Jordan to the Max/Center Stage (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Hey Pachuco!
      Written by Eddie Nichols, James Achor & Mando Dorame
      Performed by Royal Crown Revue
      Published by Zip Gun Music, J. Achor Music & Dorame Music
      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
      By arrangement with Warner Special Products

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    7/10
    A surprising treat
    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.

    7/10
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    • solojones
    • Feb 22, 2002

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    • Release date
      • May 19, 2000 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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      • Wichita, Kansas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Franchise Pictures
      • Trigger Street Productions
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    • 1 hour 30 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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