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Swimming with Sharks
“In Hollywood his dreams could come true. But first he has to make coffee.”
6.6 / 10• 1994• 1h 33m•R• English
CrimeComedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Kevin Spacey
Buddy Ackerman
Lead
Frank Whaley
Guy
Michelle Forbes
Dawn Lockard
Benicio del Toro
Rex
T.E. Russell
Foster Kane
Roy Dotrice
Cyrus Miles
Matthew Flint
Manny
Patrick Fischler
Moe
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. George Huang's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Swimming with Sharks is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
