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You wouldn't want to meet these pinheads in an alley. - Kingpin
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Title: Kingpin

Release Date: 4 Jul 1996

Runtime: 1h 54m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Motion Picture Corporation of America, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Rysher Entertainment

Production Companies: Motion Picture Corporation of America, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Rysher Entertainment

Overview: After bowler Roy Munson swindles the wrong crowd and is left with a hook for a hand, he settles into impoverished obscurity. That is, until he uncovers the next big thing: an Amish kid named Ishmael. So, the corrupt and the hopelessly naive hit the circuit intent on settling an old score with Big Ern.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.49 (876 votes)

Cast

  • Roy Munson: Woody Harrelson
  • Ishmael Boorg: Randy Quaid
  • Claudia: Vanessa Angel
  • Ernie McCracken: Bill Murray
  • The Gambler: Chris Elliott
  • Mr. Boorg: William Jordan
  • Sarah Boorg: Nancy Frey-Jarecki
  • Owner Of Stiffy's: Richard Tyson
  • Landlady: Lin Shaye
  • Thomas: Zen Gesner
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