The Shrimp on the Barbie 1990
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What is The Shrimp on the Barbie?
Topic: Film "The Shrimp on the Barbie" (1990). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 31, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Studios
- Sofa Home Entertainment
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Updated
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Topic: Film "The Shrimp on the Barbie" (1990).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: The Shrimp on the Barbie.
Australian Title: The Boyfriend from Hell.
Release Year: 1990.
US Release Date: 08/31/1990.
Genre: Comedy and Romance.
Rating: PG-13.
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Director: Michael Gottlieb (under the pseudonym Alan Smithee).
Cast: Cheech Marin, Emma Samms, Vernon Wells.
Plot:
Carlos failed in show-biz and works as a waiter in a Mexican restaurant.
He meets Alex and Bruce (a dumb footballer) celebrating her engagement with her parents.
Alex's father is unhappy with her fiancée and says he'd rather accept anybody else.
Alex hires Carlos to present him as her new fiancée.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Shrimp on the Barbie worth watching?
The Shrimp on the Barbie holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 43 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Shrimp on the Barbie and when was it released?
The Shrimp on the Barbie is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1990. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Shrimp on the Barbie?
The Shrimp on the Barbie was directed by Alan Smithee, Michael Gottlieb.
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