The Shrimp on the Barbie
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Synopsis
Carlos has failed in show-biz and currently works as a waiter in a Mexican restaurant. There he meets Alex and dumb footballer Bruce celebrating their engagement with her parents. Alex' father is less than thrilled of her fiancée and says he'd rather accept anybody else. Eventually Alex hires Carlos to present him as her new fiancée.
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The Shrimp On The Barbie
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-11
Top Cast
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Cheech Marin
Carlos
Emma Samms
Alex
Vernon Wells
Bruce
Bruce Spence
Wayne
Carole Davis
Dominique
Terence Cooper
Sir Ian Hobart
Jeanette Cronin
Maggie
Gary McCormick
Gary Williams
Frank Whitten
Blue
June Bishop
Lady Irene
David Argue
Kevin
Bruce Allpress
Mr. Ridley
Val Lamond
Mrs. Ridley
Claire Glenister
TV Anchorwoman
Jonathan Coleman
Postman
Suzanne Chamberlain
Maid
Richard Hanna
Nigel
Noel Appleby
Slim
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Gottlieb, Alan Smithee
- Screenplay & Story
- Grant Morris, Ronald E. House, Alan Shearman
- Original Score
- Peter D. Kaye
- Original Title
- The Shrimp on the Barbie
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- Sofa Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Gottlieb, Alan Smithee
Grant Morris, Ronald E. House, Alan Shearman
Peter D. Kaye
James Bartle, Andrew Lesnie
Fred A. Chulack
R. Ben Efraim, Jerry Offsay
Department Leadership Roster
Grant Morris
Writer
Michael Gottlieb
Director
Alan Smithee
Director
Ronald E. House
Writer
Alan Shearman
Writer
Fred A. Chulack
Editor
James Bartle
Director of Photography
R. Ben Efraim
Producer
Andrew Lesnie
Director of Photography
Ron Highfield
Production Design
Peter D. Kaye
Original Music Composer
Peter Bell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shrimp on the Barbie
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What is The Shrimp on the Barbie about?
Carlos has failed in show-biz and currently works as a waiter in a Mexican restaurant. There he meets Alex and dumb footballer Bruce celebrating their engagement with her parents. Alex' father is less than thrilled of her fiancée and says he'd rather accept anybody else. Eventually Alex hires Carlos to present him as her new fiancée.
Who directed The Shrimp on the Barbie?
The Shrimp on the Barbie was directed by Michael Gottlieb, Alan Smithee.
Who stars in The Shrimp on the Barbie?
The principal cast of The Shrimp on the Barbie includes Cheech Marin, Emma Samms, Vernon Wells, Bruce Spence, Carole Davis.
When was The Shrimp on the Barbie released and how long is it?
The Shrimp on the Barbie was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shrimp on the Barbie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shrimp on the Barbie was composed by Peter D. Kaye.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shrimp on the Barbie?
The Shrimp on the Barbie holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).