Deal of the Century
“Chevy Chase and his partners are arms dealers. They sell second-rate weapons to third world nations. But they're not out to stick it to anyone.”
Synopsis
Arms dealers from several companies vie to sell the most expensive and highest tech weapons to a South American dictator. There are complications; understanding the exact nature of how 'gifts' are used to grease the wheels of a sale, a religious conversion from one of the salesman and a romance that begins to grow between two competitors.
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Top Cast
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Chevy Chase
Eddie Muntz
Sigourney Weaver
Mrs. DeVoto
Gregory Hines
Ray Kasternak
Vince Edwards
Frank Stryker
William Marquez
Gen. Cordosa
Eduardo Ricard
Col. Salgado
Richard Herd
Lyle
Graham Jarvis
Babers
Wallace Shawn
Harold DeVoto
Randi Brooks
Ms. Della Rosa
Ebbe Roe Smith
Bob
Richard Libertini
Masaggi
J.W. Smith
Will
Carmencristina Moreno
Woman Singer
Charles Levin
Dr. Rechtin
Pepe Serna
Vardis
Wilfredo Hernández
Rojas
John Davey
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 21, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Friedkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Brickman, Bernard Edelman
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- Deal of the Century
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Dream Quest Images, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Friedkin
Paul Brickman, Bernard Edelman
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Richard H. Kline
Jere Huggins, Ned Humphreys, Bud S. Smith
Bud Yorkin, Jon Avnet, Paul Brickman, Steve Tisch
Department Leadership Roster
William Friedkin
Director
Paul Brickman
Writer
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Original Music Composer
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Jere Huggins
Editor
Ned Humphreys
Editor
Bud S. Smith
Editor
Bill Malley
Production Design
Rita Riggs
Costume Design
Bud Yorkin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deal of the Century
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What is Deal of the Century about?
Arms dealers from several companies vie to sell the most expensive and highest tech weapons to a South American dictator. There are complications; understanding the exact nature of how 'gifts' are used to grease the wheels of a sale, a religious conversion from one of the salesman and a romance that begins to grow between two competitors.
Who directed Deal of the Century?
Deal of the Century was directed by William Friedkin.
Who stars in Deal of the Century?
The principal cast of Deal of the Century includes Chevy Chase, Sigourney Weaver, Gregory Hines, Vince Edwards, William Marquez.
When was Deal of the Century released and how long is it?
Deal of the Century was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Deal of the Century?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deal of the Century was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
Is Deal of the Century based on a book or true story?
Deal of the Century is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernard Edelman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deal of the Century?
Deal of the Century holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).