| Front Cover |
Actor |
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| Diane Baker |
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| Jack Black |
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| Matthew Broderick |
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| Jim Carrey |
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| David Cross (II) |
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| Andy Dick |
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| Janeane Garofalo |
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| Keith Gibbs |
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| Tommy Hinkley |
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| Shawn Michael Howard |
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| Movie Details |
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| Language |
English |
| Audience Rating |
PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| Running Time |
96 mins |
| Country |
USA |
| Color |
Color |
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| Plot |
| If you think Jim Carrey's comedy is an acquired taste, think of The Cable Guy as a potent bottle of bittersweet wine. The film has a lingering aftertaste, but it is just a bit too dark, a bit too extreme to invite another serving. On the other hand, you've got to give Carrey some credit for risking his $20-million paycheck (and a big chunk of box-office revenue) on this black comedy. A needy, psychologically unbalanced cable-television installer (Carrey) forces his friendship upon an unsuspecting bachelor (Matthew Broderick) who has just broken up with his fiancée. The movie gets edgier and more desperate--and in some respects funnier--as Carrey's cable guy gradually goes crazy. Director Ben Stiller manages to pack some pointed social commentary into the movie's many humorous detours. Although it was a box-office disappointment, The Cable Guy is nevertheless a daring comedy for those who have had their fill of Ace Ventura. --Jeff Shannon |
| Personal Details |
| Seen It |
Yes |
| Index |
184 |
| Collection Status |
In Collection |
| Links |
Amazon US
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| Product Details |
| Format |
DVD |
| Region |
Region 1 |
| Screen Ratio |
2.35:1 |
| UPC (Barcode) |
043396824294 |
| Release Date |
9/15/1997 |
| Subtitles |
Korean; Spanish |
| Audio Tracks |
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
French Dolby Digital 1.0
Spanish Dolby Digital 1.0 |
| Nr of Disks/Tapes |
1 |
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