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.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Danny DeVito
- Phil Cooper
- (as Danny Devito)
Christopher Donahue
- Bartender
- (uncredited)
Ron Komora
- The Big Kahuna
- (uncredited)
Frank L. Messina
- Business Man
- (uncredited)
George F. Miller
- Hotel Patron Leaving Lobby
- (uncredited)
Jen Taylor
- Mrs. Jen Johnson
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaKevin Spacey's character, Larry Mann is a salesman that talks about manipulating clients throughout the movie. At about the 34 minute mark he wears the hat featured in the movie's poster and is apparently pitching to a group of clients. The pitch is inaudible since there's music playing, a trumpet-orchestra version of Henry Mancini's theme for Charade (1963) which starred Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, a movie that revolved around lies, deception and deceit.
- GoofsWhen 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.
- SoundtracksHey 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
Featured review
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
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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Box office
- Budget
- $7,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,165,544
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $80,957
- Apr 30, 2000
- Gross worldwide
- $3,728,888
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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