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The Big Kahuna

19991h 30mJohn Swanbeck
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 56
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Three salesmen working for a firm that makes industrial lubricants are waiting in the company's "hospitality suite" at a manufacturers' convention for a "big kahuna" named Dick Fuller to show up, in hopes they can persuade him to place an order that could salvage the company's flagging sales.

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HotelReligion And SupernaturalBased On Play Or MusicalLubricantSalesman

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Big Kahuna (1999) about?

Three salesmen working for a firm that makes industrial lubricants are waiting in the company's "hospitality suite" at a manufacturers' convention for a "big kahuna" named Dick Fuller to show up, in hopes they can persuade him to place an order that could salvage the company's flagging sales.

Who stars in The Big Kahuna?

The Big Kahuna stars Kevin Spacey (Larry Mann), Danny DeVito (Phil Cooper), Peter Facinelli (Bob Walker), Paul Dawson (Bellboy), Christopher Donahue (Bartender (uncredited)). The film was directed by John Swanbeck.

How long is The Big Kahuna?

The Big Kahuna has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999.

Is The Big Kahuna worth watching?

The Big Kahuna holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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