The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990)
She's an ice-cool heiress. He's hot-to-trot. It's Desire Down Under!
Carlos has failed in show-biz and currently works as a waiter in a Mexican restaurant. There he meets Alex and dumb footballer Bruce celebrating their engagement with her parents. Alex' father is less than thrilled of her fiancée and says he'd rather accept anybody else. Eventually Alex hires Carlos to present him as her new fiancée.
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Cheech MarinCarlos
Emma SammsAlex
Carole DavisDominique
Bruce SpenceWayneGary McCormickGary Williams
Vernon WellsBruce
Jeanette CroninMaggie
Terence CooperSir Ian Hobart
Frank WhittenBlueJune BishopLady Irene
David ArgueKevin
Bruce AllpressMr. RidleyMovie DNA
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What is The Shrimp on the Barbie about?
Carlos has failed in show-biz and currently works as a waiter in a Mexican restaurant. There he meets Alex and dumb footballer Bruce celebrating their engagement with her parents. Alex' father is less than thrilled of her fiancée and says he'd rather accept anybody else. Eventually Alex hires Carlos to present him as her new fiancée.
How long is The Shrimp on the Barbie?
The Shrimp on the Barbie has a runtime of 90 minutes.
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