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Shooting Fish

  • 19971997
  • PGPG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
7.7K
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
7.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Stefan Schwartz
  • Writers
    • Stefan Schwartz
    • Richard Holmes
  • Stars
    • Dan Futterman
    • Stuart Townsend
    • Kate Beckinsale
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stefan Schwartz
  • Writers
    • Stefan Schwartz
    • Richard Holmes
  • Stars
    • Dan Futterman
    • Stuart Townsend
    • Kate Beckinsale
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins

    Videos1

    Shooting Fish
    Trailer 2:03
    Shooting Fish

    Photos24

    Peter Capaldi in Shooting Fish (1997)
    Shooting Fish (1997)
    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, 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)
    Dan Futterman and Stuart Townsend in Shooting Fish (1997)

    Top cast

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    Dan Futterman
    Dan Futterman
    • Dylanas Dylan
    Stuart Townsend
    Stuart Townsend
    • Jezas Jez
    Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale
    • Georgieas Georgie
    Rowena Cooper
    • Jez's Teacheras Jez's Teacher
    Scott Charles
    • Samuelas Samuel
    Antonia Corrigan
    Antonia Corrigan
    • Antoniaas Antonia
    Myles Anderson
    • Jez - Age 8as Jez - Age 8
    Jane Lapotaire
    Jane Lapotaire
    • Dylan's Headmistressas Dylan's Headmistress
    Harry Ditson
    Harry Ditson
    • IRS Manas IRS Man
    Jacob Macoby
    • Dylan - Age 8as Dylan - Age 8
    Tom Chadbon
    Tom Chadbon
    • Mr. Greenawayas Mr. Greenaway
    Phyllis Logan
    Phyllis Logan
    • Mrs. Rossas Mrs. Ross
    Vicki Bensted
    • Bank Clerkas Bank Clerk
    Peter McNamara
    • Geoffas Geoff
    Ralph Ineson
    Ralph Ineson
    • Mr. Rayas Mr. Ray
    Nicola Duffett
    Nicola Duffett
    • Mrs. Rayas Mrs. Ray
    Larry Randall
    • Golfer 1as Golfer 1
    Neil Peplow
    • Golfer 2as Golfer 2
    • Director
      • Stefan Schwartz
    • Writers
      • Stefan Schwartz
      • Richard Holmes
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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

    User reviews52

    Review
    Top review
    Funny comedy about how the easiest plan can fail, if a third person walks into it.
    Jez & Dylan are a very diferent pair. Maybe that's why Georgie finds in them a gold mine. Stefan Schuartz's Shooting Fish ( 2001 ) is a funny comedy about two con artists who, without a family, start to "save" for the house of their dreams. Of course, they define them selves as the 90's Robin Hood, telling Georgie ( played by an unknowned Kate Beckinsale ) they're saving for an orphan's housing proyect. Jez ( Stuart Townsend, a rising british star ) wants to tell the truth, but Dylan ( the american Dan Futterman ) thinks they should go for what they've always wanted.

    The plot is probably common, but that doesn't stop Shooting Fish from being funny, romantic, and, in some way, human. Of course it has it's failures, but, if you like it, it's good.

    Jez is a computer geek, a wizard with a degree... and social incompetence. Dylan is dislexic, but he can convince anyone with his endless charm. They grew up in public homes, and now they want a house of their own. Georgie is an inocent medicine student, and she needs the money to save her retarded brother's school.

    As I said before, the plot is common, but it's original at the same time. It's cleary a Masterpiece, although for some is lack of sense or it should be more adult. But that doesn't stop Shooting Fish to become one of the funniest UK comedies, among with East is East and Trainspoting.

    Shooting Fish is a british expression for the action of stealing, to defraud. And that is what they do, only the orphans mentioned before are them.

    When the law catches them, they'll have to tell the truth to Georgie, But: Will she forgive them?

    This tells us all: even the easiest plan can fail, if you fall in love

    SHOOTING FISH Dan Futterman, Stuart Townsend, Kate Beckinsale Directed By Stefan Schuartz Written By stefan Schuartz & Richard Holmes

    VERY GOOD 8
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    • Cinefila Babis
    • Mar 2, 2002

    Details

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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
      • Gruber Bros
      • Tomboy Films
      • Winchester Multimedia PLC
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    Box office

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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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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