Swimming with Sharks
“In Hollywood his dreams could come true. But first he has to make coffee.”
Synopsis
Guy is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman, a domineering, manipulative, coldhearted boss. When Guy also finds out that his cynical girlfriend, Dawn, has been using sex as a career move, he reaches his limit. Guy decides to exact revenge on Buddy by kidnapping him and subjecting him to cruel and unusual punishment.
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Movie Trailer - 1994 - Swimming With Sharks
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$700K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$383K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.55x
-$317K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Huang
- Screenplay & Story
- George Huang
- Original Score
- Tom Hiel
- Original Title
- Swimming with Sharks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $700K
- Worldwide Gross
- $383K
- Production Studios
- Trimark Pictures, Cineville
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Huang
George Huang
Tom Hiel
Steven Finestone
Ed Marx
Steve Alexander, Stephen Israel, Joanne Moore, Jay Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
George Huang
Director
George Huang
Writer
Cecil Gentry
Production Design
Ed Marx
Editor
Veronika Merlin
Production Design
Steven Finestone
Director of Photography
Kirsten Everberg
Costume Design
Tom Hiel
Original Music Composer
Steve Alexander
Producer
Mike Kirton
Stunt Coordinator
Joanne Moore
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swimming with Sharks
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What is Swimming with Sharks about?
Guy is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman, a domineering, manipulative, coldhearted boss. When Guy also finds out that his cynical girlfriend, Dawn, has been using sex as a career move, he reaches his limit. Guy decides to exact revenge on Buddy by kidnapping him and subjecting him to cruel and unusual punishment.
Who directed Swimming with Sharks?
Swimming with Sharks was directed by George Huang.
Who stars in Swimming with Sharks?
The principal cast of Swimming with Sharks includes Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Michelle Forbes, Benicio del Toro, T.E. Russell.
When was Swimming with Sharks released and how long is it?
Swimming with Sharks was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Swimming with Sharks?
Swimming with Sharks had a reported production budget of $700K and grossed $383K at the worldwide box office (0.55 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Swimming with Sharks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swimming with Sharks was composed by Tom Hiel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swimming with Sharks?
Swimming with Sharks holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).