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The Shrimp on the Barbie

PG-1319901h 30mAlan Smithee,Michael Gottlieb
IMDb 5.6
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"She's an ice-cool heiress. He's hot-to-trot. It's Desire Down Under!"

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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What is The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990) 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 stars in The Shrimp on the Barbie?

The Shrimp on the Barbie stars Cheech Marin (Carlos), Emma Samms (Alex), Vernon Wells (Bruce), Bruce Spence (Wayne), Carole Davis (Dominique). The film was directed by Michael Gottlieb.

How long is The Shrimp on the Barbie?

The Shrimp on the Barbie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Shrimp on the Barbie worth watching?

The Shrimp on the Barbie holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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