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Tommy Boy (1995) 7.0
An incompetent, immature, and dimwitted heir to an auto parts factory must save the business to keep it out of the hands of his new, con-artist relatives and big business. Director:Peter Segal |
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Tommy Callahan Jr. is a slow-witted, clumsy guy who recently graduated college after attending for seven years. His father, Big Tom Callahan, owns an auto parts factory in Ohio. When Tommy arrives back home, he finds he has a position at the factory waiting for him. His dad also introduces Tommy to the new brake pad division of the factory and to Tommy's soon-to-be stepmother, Beverly, and her son Paul. But when Big Tom dies, the factory threatens to go under unless the new brake pads are to be sold. Therefore, Tommy must go on the road to sell them, along with the assistance of Richard, Big Tom's right-hand man. Will Tommy save the company, or will the factory, and the town, go under? Written by Anonymous
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If at first you don't succeed, lower your standards.Genres:
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Rated PG-13 for sex-related humor, some drug content and nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
31 March 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Fat Chance See more »Box Office
Gross:
$32,700,000 (USA)Company Credits
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By Sid Cooper (as Sidney Cooper)
Performed by Buckwheat Zydeco
Courtesy of Island Records
By Arrangement with Polygram Special Markets
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The convertible is a 1967 Plymouth GTX with a 440 engine and Cragar SS wheels. See more »Goofs
When Richard hits Tommy with the 2x4 the break in the wood has a slivered edge. However, when the scene cuts to a different angle, Richard has a complete 2x4 in his hand. See more »Connections
Referenced in Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005) See more »Soundtracks
Ooh WowBy Sid Cooper (as Sidney Cooper)
Performed by Buckwheat Zydeco
Courtesy of Island Records
By Arrangement with Polygram Special Markets
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I watch this film (or portions of it) every time it comes on television. I don't buy many DVDs, but this is one I will definitely make an exception for eventually. Chris Farley and David Spade's antics have been well documented in the other reviews, but in addition to the comedy, you might also find yourself shedding a bit of a sentimental tear. There is one particular scene that had me going from tears of sentiment to tears of laughter in a matter of seconds (the sing-a-long in the car - you know the one if you've seen the movie). Even Rob Lowe had some very funny moments. Frankly, I don't know how they ever managed to finish this movie, as I wouldn't have been able to keep a straight face had I been one of the actors. I imagine there were a lot of re-takes.
If nothing else, this certainly has to feature the funniest cow-tipping scene ever filmed, though I'd be hard pressed to cite other such scenes. Unlike many of the recent comedies, this one is funny throughout. Highly recommended.