Underachieving, overweight kindergarten teacher Dex finds a woman who forces him to reexamine his Zen-like system of seduction.
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Title: The Tao of Steve (2000)
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1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast
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| Donal Logue | ... | Dex | |
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Ayelet Kaznelson | ... | Beth |
| John Hines | ... | Ed | |
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Jessica Gormley | ... | Gossipy Woman |
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Mercedes Herrero | ... | Gossipy Woman |
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Cheryl Anne Jaroslaw | ... | Gossipy Woman |
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Nina Jaroslaw | ... | Maggie |
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Dana Goodman | ... | Julie |
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Dave Bynum | ... | Epperley Reunion Band: Bass |
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Matt Nader | ... | Epperley Reunion Band: Guitar and Vocals |
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Dave Terry | ... | Epperley Reunion Band - Vocals and Guitar |
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John Truskett | ... | Epperley Reunion Band: Drums |
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In his early 30s, the beer-bellied Dex has things figured out. He's widely read in philosophy, he's studied Steve McQueen the prototypical cool American hero, and he's distilled Buddhism and Taoism into three laws that make him a hit with women: don't express desire, do something heroic in front of her, then retreat. A part-time job with young children, beer, guys, Frisbee golf, pool, poker, his dog Astro, and sex: what could be missing? Then, at his ten-year college reunion, Dex meets Syd, and the "Tao of Steve" may not be enough to get him what he wants. Plus, Syd remembers something important that Dex has forgotten. Can a cool smart guy, 50 pounds overweight, find his bliss? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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EnglishRelease Date:
1 September 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dex, der Frauenheld See more »Filming Locations:
Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Parlor - 1841 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA See more »Edit
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Opening Weekend USA:
$91,791, 6 August 2000, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$4,340,373, 17 December 2000Company Credits
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(1996)
Performed by Epperley
Written by Dave Bynum (as David Bynum), Matt Nader, Dave Terry (as David Terry),
John Truskett
Published by Windswept Pacific Songs
Courtesy of Triple X Records
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When Dex and Syd are at her office, and Dex bends down after knocking over of a few baskets, you can see his strap-on belly. See more »Quotes
Dex: How can you not love a British rock band consisting of four teenage bumble bees.See more »
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a multitude of thanks to ... Norma and Jack ... See more »Soundtracks
Nice Guy Eddie(1996)
Performed by Epperley
Written by Dave Bynum (as David Bynum), Matt Nader, Dave Terry (as David Terry),
John Truskett
Published by Windswept Pacific Songs
Courtesy of Triple X Records
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This is a movie that opened my eyes to the world of dating and one-night stands. It is about an overweight and scruffy-looking dude that is a womanizer. Dex doesn't fit the stereotype of a womanizer (slick and fast talking, usually well-dressed and clean shaven). That was the genius behind this film. This is a movie that a lot of people should eventually get wind of and will possibly see. Not many critics consider it a classic, but I think qualifies for title of "minor classic." I give it a 10 out of 10.