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Topic: Film "Going Overboard" (1989). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Release date
- May 11, 1989
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 2.3/10
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Topic: Film "Going Overboard" (1989).
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[1] TMDB: Released 05/11/1989 (US), Comedy, 1h 37m, Synopsis: A struggling young comedian takes a menial job on a cruise ship where he hopes for his big chance to make it in the world of cruise ship comedy.
[2] IMDb: Directed by Valerie Breiman. Cast: Adam Sandler, Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Zane, Burt Young. Synopsis repeats.
[3] Wikipedia: 1989 American comedy film. Written and directed by Valerie Breiman. Starring: Adam Sandler (film debut), Burt Young, Allen Covert, Billy Zane, Terry Moore, Milton Berle, and Billy Bob Thornton (small role).
[4] Moviefone: Starring Adam Sandler, Scott LaRose, and Tom Hodges. Director Valerie Breiman.
Title: Going Overboard
Year: 1989
Genre: Comedy (American comedy film)
Director: Valerie Breiman
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Should you watch it?
“A struggling comedian chases his big break while working a menial job on a cruise ship.”
- Features the film debut of Adam Sandler
- Includes an ensemble cast featuring Burt Young, Billy Zane, and Milton Berle
- Written and directed by Valerie Breiman
- The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes which may feel uneven to some viewers
Watch it if you are interested in the early filmography of Adam Sandler.
The film is a 1989 American comedy with a runtime of 97 minutes and is rated R.
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