Swimming with Sharks Movie Review 1994

Budding screenwriter Guy (Whaley) goes to work for notoriously insulting movie producer Buddy (Spacey). Soon, Guy grows tired of his boss's demeaning treatment and cruel means of communication and devises a scheme which would even the score. Hollywood satire has more bite than "The Player," and a devious cilmax, but it's mostly an opportunity for Spacey to hang his hams, which he does with glee. Debut for director Huang, who based his script on his experience as a production assistant. See it with your boss.

Distribution

CinemaNow, 4553 Glencoe Ave., Ste. 200, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, URL: http://www.cinemanow.com, Remarks: Formerly known as Lions Gate Home Entertainment

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 93 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Black Comedy, L.A., Behind the Scenes, Filmmaking, Satire & Parody, Corporate Shenanigans, Bad Bosses

Screenplay

George Huang

Cast

Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Michelle Forbes, Benicio Del Toro

Cinematography

Steven Firestone

Director

George Huang

Music

Tom Heil

Producer

Steve Alexander, Joanne Moore, Jay Cohen, Stephen Israel, Cineville, Neofight Film, Mama'z Boy Entertainment, Trimark Pictures

Awards

N.Y. Film Critics 1995: Support. Actor (Spacey).