The Big Lebowski (1998)
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.
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The Dude -
Walter Sobchak -
Maude Lebowski -
Theodore Donald 'Donny' Kerabatsos -
The Big Lebowski -
Brandt -
Bunny Lebowski -
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Nihilist #1, Uli Kunkel -
Nihilist #2, Kieffer -
Nihilist #3, Franz -
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Marty -
Jesus Quintana
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Directors:
Joel Coen , Ethan CoenWriters:
Ethan Coen, Joel CoenAll Cast & Crew
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In a rare Coen Brothers interview in 2009, Joel Coen flatly stated, "That movie has more of an enduring fascination for other people than it does for us."
Quotes
The Stranger:
Way out west there was this fella... fella I wanna tell ya about. Fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least that was the handle his loving parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. Mr. Lebowski, he called himself "The Dude". Now...
Goofs
When the Dude is thrown in the back of the Limo while holding his White Russian, plastic wrap can be seen covering the top of the glass, preventing a complete spill of the drink.
Crazy Credits
Left Behind ... Margareth Hayes
Alternate Versions
The version which premiered on USA Network in September, 2000 has been severely cut (aside from the usual edits for content). Among the story lines excised are virtually all the scenes involving Jesus Quintana (John Turturro), the private eye from Minnesota (Jon Polito) looking for Bunny Lebowski and the scene where Maud is trying to conceive The Dude's child.
Soundtracks
Viva Las VegasWritten by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman
Performed by Shawn Colvin
Published by Pomus Songs, Inc. / Mort Shuman Songs
Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. / Elvis Presley Music (BMI)
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | Crime | SportDetails
Release Date:
6 March 1998Language
English, German, Hebrew, Spanish
Country of Origin
USA, UKFilming Locations
10231 Charing Cross Road, Beverly Hills, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$5,533,844 8 March 1998
Gross USA:
$18,034,458
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$46,739,566
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