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Best in Show (2000)

12 90 min  -  Comedy  -   1 March 2001 (Germany)
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A colorful array of characters competes at a national dog show.

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Best in Show -- A colorful array of characters competes at a national dog show. Best in Show -- Theatrical Preview Best in Show -- A colorful array of characters competes at a national dog show.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jay Brazeau Jay Brazeau ...
Dr. Chuck Nelken
Parker Posey ...
Michael Hitchcock ...
Catherine O'Hara ...
Cookie Fleck
Eugene Levy ...
Gerry Fleck
Carrie Aizley ...
Fern City Show Spectator
Lewis Arquette Lewis Arquette ...
Fern City Show Spectator
Dany Canino Dany Canino ...
Fern City Show Judge
Bob Balaban ...
Will Sasso ...
Fishin' Hole Guy
Stephen E. Miller ...
Fishin' Hole Guy
Christopher Guest ...
Michael McKean ...
John Michael Higgins ...
Colin Cunningham ...
New York Butcher
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Storyline

The owners (and handlers) of five show dogs head for the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show. A film crew interviews them as they prepare for the trip, arrive at Philly's Taft Hotel, and compete. From Florida come the Flecks: she keeps running into old lovers. A wordless ancient in a wheelchair and his buxom trophy wife who may have a thing for the dog's handler own the two-time defending best in show, a poodle. From the piney woods of N.C. comes a fella who wants to be a ventriloquist. High-strung DINKs feud loudly in front of their Weimaraner. Two outré gay men from Tribeca round out the profiled owners. The dog show brings out the essence of the humans. Who will be best in show? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Dog Show | Weimaraner | Hotel | Ventriloquist  | See more »

Taglines:

Some pets deserve a little more respect than others.

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language and sex-related material See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Castle Rock | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

Very Important Perros See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$413,436 (USA) (1 October 2000) (13 Screens)

Gross:

$18,621,249 (USA) (29 April 2001)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Castle Rock Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The clocks on the wall behind the reception counter at the hotel are all deliberately set to Eastern Standard Time for the cities of Boston, New York, Baltimore, Miami, and Philadelphia. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Sherri Ann appears on the AM television show, she has a cup of coffee. When the camera cuts back to her, she is no longer holding it. See more »

Quotes

Stefan Vanderhoof: If you're ever buying a shampoo sink go right to the Dutch. The French know nothing about shampooing.
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Crazy Credits

The filmmakers wish to thank the dog owners, handlers, veterinarians and
experts who shared with us their enthusiasm and unselfishly dedicated their
time and energy to this film. See more »

Connections

Featured in "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.122" (2012) See more »

Soundtracks

"Mutt's Strut"
Written by Jeffrey C.J. Vanston (as CJ Vanston)
Performed by the Martini Brothers See more »