The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990)
Down on his luck and working in a Mexican restaurant in Australia, an American tourist is hired by a icy heiress to pose as an obnoxious new boyfriend in an attempt to make her father accept her current boyfriend.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Carlos -
Alex -
Bruce -
Wayne -
Dominique -
Sir Ian Hobart -
Maggie Ridley -
Gary Williams -
Blue -
Lady Irene Hobart -
Kevin -
Mr. Ridley -
Mrs. Ridley
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TV Anchorwoman
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Director:
Michael GottliebWriters:
Grant Morris, Ronald E. House, Alan ShearmanAll Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The third and fourth characters listed in the credits are "Bruce" & "Wayne"; Batman's alter-ego. Further, Wayne is played by an actor named Bruce.
Quotes
Carlos:
Hey, do you mind if I use that stick?
Alex:
What stick?
Carlos:
The one that's up your butt!
Goofs
When Carlos' plane leaves, a wide bodied Qantas 747 is shown. Later when they bring the plane back and get Carlos down, the plane is a two engine 737, a much smaller plane.
Alternate Versions
Originally released at 86 minutes with a PG-13 rating. Video version features a minute of additional footage (including nudity) and is rated R.
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What You SeeWritten and performed by Abby Rhodes
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Genres
ComedyDetails
Release Date:
31 August 1990Language
English
Country of Origin
Australia, USAFilming Locations
Auckland, New ZealandBox Office
Gross USA:
$458,996
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