Breakfast of Champions
“In a world gone mad, you can trust Dwayne Hoover.”
Synopsis
A millionaire car salesman who runs the biggest dealership in Midland City, Dwayne Hoover is a celebrity, loved and trusted by everyone. Then one day, he wakes up and realizes that his life is a total mess! But between the headaches posed by his pill-popping wife, a mistress who won't leave him alone, and a cross-dressing sales manager, Dwayne has picked a bad week for a midlife crisis.
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Breakfast of Champions (4K Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-19
Top Cast
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Bruce Willis
Dwayne Hoover
Albert Finney
Kilgore Trout
Nick Nolte
Harry Le Sabre
Barbara Hershey
Celia Hoover
Glenne Headly
Francine Pefko
Lukas Haas
George 'Bunny' Hoover
Omar Epps
Wayne Hoobler
Vicki Lewis
Grace Le Sabre
Buck Henry
Fred T. Barry
Ken Hudson Campbell
Eliot Rosewater / Gilbert
Jake Johannsen
Bill Bailey
Will Patton
Moe The Truck Driver
Chip Zien
Andy Wojeckowzski
Owen Wilson
Monte Rapid
Alison Eastwood
Maria Maritimo
Shawnee Smith
Bonnie MacMahon
Michael Jai White
Howell
Keith Joe Dick
Vernon Garr
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 29, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Rudolph
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Rudolph
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- Breakfast of Champions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Production Studios
- Flying Heart Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Rudolph
Alan Rudolph, Kurt Vonnegut
Mark Isham
Elliot Davis
Suzy Elmiger
David Blocker, David Willis, W. Mark McNair
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Rudolph
Director
David Blocker
Producer
David Willis
Producer
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Suzy Elmiger
Editor
W. Mark McNair
Producer
Nina Ruscio
Production Design
Rudy Dillon
Costume Design
Alan Rudolph
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakfast of Champions
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What is Breakfast of Champions about?
A millionaire car salesman who runs the biggest dealership in Midland City, Dwayne Hoover is a celebrity, loved and trusted by everyone. Then one day, he wakes up and realizes that his life is a total mess! But between the headaches posed by his pill-popping wife, a mistress who won't leave him alone, and a cross-dressing sales manager, Dwayne has picked a bad week for a midlife crisis.
Who directed Breakfast of Champions?
Breakfast of Champions was directed by Alan Rudolph.
Who stars in Breakfast of Champions?
The principal cast of Breakfast of Champions includes Bruce Willis, Albert Finney, Nick Nolte, Barbara Hershey, Glenne Headly.
When was Breakfast of Champions released and how long is it?
Breakfast of Champions was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Breakfast of Champions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breakfast of Champions was composed by Mark Isham.
Is Breakfast of Champions based on a book or true story?
Breakfast of Champions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kurt Vonnegut".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breakfast of Champions?
Breakfast of Champions holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).