Shooting Fish

19971997
PGPG
1h 43min

Kate Beckinsale, Dan Futterman, and Stuart Townsend in Shooting Fish (1997)

Theatrical Trailer from 20th Century Fox

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Comedy Crime Romance

Two con artists' plan to steal enough for a house are twisted when a pretty girl enters the picture.Two con artists' plan to steal enough for a house are twisted when a pretty girl enters the picture.Two con artists' plan to steal enough for a house are twisted when a pretty girl enters the picture.

Director
- Stefan Schwartz
Writers
- Stefan Schwartz
- Richard Holmes
Stars

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Awards
- 3 wins

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Kate Beckinsale, Dan Futterman, and Stuart Townsend in Shooting Fish (1997)

Kate Beckinsale, Dan Futterman, and Stuart Townsend in Shooting Fish (1997)

Kate Beckinsale, Dan Futterman, and Stuart Townsend in Shooting Fish (1997)

Kate Beckinsale, Dan Futterman, and Stuart Townsend in Shooting Fish (1997)

Kate Beckinsale in Shooting Fish (1997)

Kate Beckinsale, Dan Futterman, and Stuart Townsend in Shooting Fish (1997)

Kate Beckinsale, Dan Futterman, and Stuart Townsend in Shooting Fish (1997)

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Dylan and Jez are con artists, Dylan is a charming American who's run from some characters in the states and Jez is an English techno nerd. During one of their scams selling a voice recognition computer they hire Georgie as a secretary for the job. The romantic triangle between Dylan, Jez and Georgie appears, but she is also not a secretary, but a student, and her marriage with rich Roger is upcoming. —Anonymous

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Taglines
- As con artists they were hard to beat. But they were easy targets for LOVE.
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for thematic elements, suggestive humor and language
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
During filming, animal rights activists showed up with the intention to make sure all the fish were treated correctly. After viewing the script, and realizing that the title of the film was really more about cheating 'fish' than actually shooting it, they left somewhat embarrassed.

Goofs
The tiny amount of helium that they use wouldn't lighten the jockey by any more than a few ounces at most - it's about the same amount used to fill three helium balloons, which can be held down with a very small bag of sand.

Quotes
Dylan: We're about to become the proud possessors of 2 million quid in useless notes because the queen doesn't like her picture. Jesus Christ, it's self, self, self for some people!

Crazy credits
The three blow-up dolls are listed among the cast in the closing credits as Frankie, Sally and Angie.

Alternate versions
Some non-UK versions remove scenes showing the demolition of the house, the hiding in the safe and the consequent exploding cars.

Connections
Referenced in The Adam and Joe Show: Episode #2.2 (1997)

Soundtracks
Me And You Vs The World
Written & Performed by Space
Courtesy of Hit & Run Music/Gut Music & Gut Records

Top review

Fun, fast, modern, and in a nutshell; cool

First of all, the film begins with the two main characters, Jez (a confused "geek") and Dylan (a money mad, suave businessman) as children. This gives you an idea of just exactly what they are really like within two minutes of film. As the film progresses, clever scams and tricks ease their way into the comic running of the film.

Loaded with humor and 'English wit' this could possibly be one of the finest light hearted English films for many years.

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Release date
- May 1, 1998 (United States)
Country of origin
- United Kingdom
Language
- English
Also known as
- The Entrepreneurs
Filming locations
- Behind 13 Lee Road, Mill Hill, London, England, UK
Production companies
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Budget
- $3,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $375,261
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $56,240
- May 3, 1998
Gross worldwide
- $375,261

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Runtime
- 1h 43min
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1

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