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Director:
Stephen Surjik
Writer (WGA):
Larry Gelbart (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
17 May 1997 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Crime more
Plot:
Two media moguls get into a nasty power struggle for the ownership of a pro football team which takes a drastic effect on their personal and professional lives. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 nominations more
User Comments:
Larry Gelbart! more (11 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Gabriel Byrne ... Lionel Powers

Ben Kingsley ... Julian Messenger

Mimi Rogers ... Ariel Powers (aka Alexi)

Jeffrey Tambor ... Alan Blanchard

Illeana Douglas ... Rita Pascoe
Paul Mazursky ... Dr. Jonathon Cummings

Chris Mulkey ... Jerry Pascoe

R. Lee Ermey ... Billy Paxton
Caroline Aaron ... Robin Zimmer

Jason Lee ... Phillip Messenger
Christina Pickles ... Mrs. Frieda Messinger

Tom Wright ... Marvel Sears
Randall Arney ... Sen. Quentin Sayles

Ben Bode ... Peter Messenger
L. Scott Caldwell ... Sen. Condon
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language, sexuality, and depiction of a suicide.
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Runtime:
100 min | Germany:92 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Certification:
Iceland:12 | Germany:16 | UK:15 (video premiere) | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Beverly Hills, California, USA more
Company:
Home Box Office (HBO) more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Lionel Powers: Apparently his rotten spying bastards are better than my rotten spying bastards! more
Soundtrack:
HURRICANE more

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1 out of 5 people found the following comment useful.
Larry Gelbart!, 22 January 2004
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Author: apusfilms from United Kingdom

The writer Larry Gelbart has to be one of the greatest talents of several generations.

Why isn't he a household name?

Check his CV - and if you're over 35 you'll have been entertained by his narrative, his humour, his wit. He's tickled you. And at the same time made you think.

That's when you should get an Oscar. When you can make someone laugh and think at the same time. That's really good writing. Really good thinking.

Thanks for being a really good thinker Larry.

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