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Shooting Fish

  • 1997
  • PG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Kate Beckinsale, Dan Futterman, and Stuart Townsend in Shooting Fish (1997)
Theatrical Trailer from 20th Century Fox
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FarceComedyCrimeRomance

Two con artists' plan to steal enough for a house are twisted when a pretty girl enters the picture.Two con artists' plan to steal enough for a house are twisted when a pretty girl enters the picture.Two con artists' plan to steal enough for a house are twisted when a pretty girl enters the picture.

  • Director
    • Stefan Schwartz
  • Writers
    • Stefan Schwartz
    • Richard Holmes
  • Stars
    • Dan Futterman
    • Stuart Townsend
    • Kate Beckinsale
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stefan Schwartz
    • Writers
      • Stefan Schwartz
      • Richard Holmes
    • Stars
      • Dan Futterman
      • Stuart Townsend
      • Kate Beckinsale
    • 53User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Top Cast55

    Dan Futterman
    Dan Futterman
    • Dylan
    Stuart Townsend
    Stuart Townsend
    • Jez
    Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale
    • Georgie
    Rowena Cooper
    • Jez's Teacher
    Scott Charles
    • Samuel
    Antonia Corrigan
    Antonia Corrigan
    • Antonia
    Myles Anderson
    • Jez - Age 8
    Jane Lapotaire
    Jane Lapotaire
    • Dylan's Headmistress
    Harry Ditson
    Harry Ditson
    • IRS Man
    Jacob Macoby
    • Dylan - Age 8
    Tom Chadbon
    Tom Chadbon
    • Mr. Greenaway
    Phyllis Logan
    Phyllis Logan
    • Mrs. Ross
    Vicki Bensted
    • Bank Clerk
    Peter McNamara
    • Geoff
    Ralph Ineson
    Ralph Ineson
    • Mr. Ray
    Nicola Duffett
    Nicola Duffett
    • Mrs. Ray
    Larry Randall
    • Golfer 1
    Neil Peplow
    Neil Peplow
    • Golfer 2
    • Director
      • Stefan Schwartz
    • Writers
      • Stefan Schwartz
      • Richard Holmes
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Romance

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      During filming, animal rights activists showed up with the intention to make sure all the fish were treated correctly. After viewing the script, and realizing that the title of the film was really more about cheating 'fish' than actually shooting it, they left somewhat embarrassed.
    • Goofs
      The tiny amount of helium that they use wouldn't lighten the jockey by any more than a few ounces at most - it's about the same amount used to fill three helium balloons, which can be held down with a very small bag of sand.
    • Quotes
      • Dylan: We're about to become the proud possessors of 2 million quid in useless notes because the queen doesn't like her picture. Jesus Christ, it's self, self, self for some people!
    • Crazy credits
      The three blow-up dolls are listed among the cast in the closing credits as Frankie, Sally and Angie.
    • Alternate versions
      Some non-UK versions remove scenes showing the demolition of the house, the hiding in the safe and the consequent exploding cars.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Adam and Joe Show: Episode #2.2 (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Me And You Vs The World
      Written & Performed by Space
      Courtesy of Hit & Run Music/Gut Music & Gut Records

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 1, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Entrepreneurs
    • Filming locations
      • Behind 13 Lee Road, Mill Hill, London, England, UK(The suburban gas holder where Jez and Dylan live: exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Gruber Bros
      • Tomboy Films
      • Winchester Multimedia PLC
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $375,261
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $56,240
      • May 3, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $375,261
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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