What is The Big Kahuna?
The Big Kahuna is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 17, 1999
- Studios
- Franchise Pictures, Trigger Street Productions
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Franchise Pictures, Trigger Street Productions
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Overview
The Big Kahuna is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Franchise Pictures, Trigger Street Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Three salesmen gamble on a high‑stakes pitch at a convention.”
- Witty, tension‑filled dialogue
- Insight into corporate sales pressures
- Features the iconic Wear Sunscreen essay
- Primarily a talk‑driven film with limited action
- Rated 18+, contains mature language
Watch it if you enjoy dialogue‑driven dramas about corporate pressure.
The film contains adult language and themes, suited for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What industry do the protagonists work in?
They are salesmen for a company that produces industrial lubricants.
Where does most of the film take place?
In the company's hospitality suite at a manufacturers' convention.
Who is the 'big kahuna' they hope to meet?
Dick Fuller, a potential client whose order could save the firm.
What notable piece appears at the film’s end?
The 1997 essay "Wear Sunscreen" is featured in the closing.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy‑drama.
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