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Swimming with Sharks (1994)

Movie ★ 6.6 93 min

Crime Comedy

Guy is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman, a domineering, manipulative, coldhearted boss. When Guy also finds out that his cynical girlfriend, Dawn, has been using sex as a career move, he reaches his limit. Guy decides to exact revenge on Buddy by kidnapping him and subjecting him to cruel and unusual punishment.

George Huang Director George Huang Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 10, 1994
Runtime
93 min
Rating
R
Budget
$700,000
Box office
$382,928
IMDb
tt0114594
Language
Studio
, Cineville

Themes

Cast

Kevin Spacey Kevin Spacey Buddy Ackerman Frank Whaley Frank Whaley Guy Michelle Forbes Michelle Forbes Dawn Lockard Benicio del Toro Benicio del Toro Rex T.E. Russell T.E. Russell Foster Kane Roy Dotrice Roy Dotrice Cyrus Miles Matthew Flint Matthew Flint Manny Patrick Fischler Patrick Fischler Moe Jerry Levine Jerry Levine Jack

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Frequently asked questions

What is Swimming with Sharks about?
Guy is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman, a domineering, manipulative, coldhearted boss. When Guy also finds out that his cynical girlfriend, Dawn, has been using sex as a career move, he reaches his limit. Guy decides to exact revenge on Buddy by kidnapping him and subjecting him to cruel and unusual punishment.
Who directed Swimming with Sharks?
Swimming with Sharks was directed by George Huang.
Who stars in Swimming with Sharks?
Swimming with Sharks stars Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Michelle Forbes, Benicio del Toro.
When was Swimming with Sharks released?
Swimming with Sharks is a 1994 crime, comedy film.
Where can I watch Swimming with Sharks?
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