A struggling young comedian takes a menial job on a cruise ship hoping for his big chance to make it in the world of cruise-ship comedy.
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| Burt Young | ... |
General Noriega
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| Adam Sandler | ... |
Schecky Moskowitz
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Scott LaRose | ... |
Dickie Diamond
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| Lisa Collins | ... |
Ellen
(as Liza Collins Zane)
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| Tom Hodges | ... |
Bob / Schecky's Mother
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| Adam Rifkin | ... |
Croaker / Miss Spain
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| Peter Berg | ... |
Mort Ginsberg
(as Pete Berg)
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| Valerie Breiman | ... |
Bambi
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| Joe Gieb | ... |
Referee
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| Ricky Paull Goldin | ... |
Terrorist Without Shirt
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Warren Selko | ... |
Terrorist with Mustache
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| Steven Brill | ... |
Priest
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| Billy Zane | ... |
King Neptune
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| Terry Moore | ... |
Mistress
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Kim Ferrill | ... |
Miss Ohio
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Sheila Luquire | ... |
Miss Cuba
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Sherry Sukman | ... |
Miss Texas
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Laura Mraz | ... |
Miss Kansas / Liz
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Renee Harter | ... |
Miss Germany
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Diane Boyce | ... |
Miss California
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Mary Requist | ... |
Miss Mexico
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| Elizabeth Primm | ... |
Miss Louisiana / Bunny Miller
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Stacey Marie Palmer | ... |
Miss Jamaica / Chickie
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Lisa C. Vendetti | ... |
Miss Israel / Bluebell
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Catherine Satterwhite | ... |
Miss Arkansas / Pammy
(as Katherine Sutterwhite)
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Tonya Parma | ... |
Miss France
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| Allen Covert | ... |
Bartender
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Gabe Sachs | ... |
Funeral Moaner
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Jim Ellis | ... |
Male Passenger
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| Rocco Ancarola | ... |
Waiter
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| Billy Bob Thornton | ... |
Dave
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Jon Ingoldsby | ... |
Yellow Teeth
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Sean Ingoldsby | ... |
Yellow Teeth
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| Dan Povenmire | ... |
Yellow Teeth
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Curt Bisquera | ... |
Yellow Teeth
(as Curt M. Bisquera)
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Margaret Ford | ... |
Drummer Girl
(as Margaret B. Ford)
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Tina Wilson | ... |
Boxing Ring Girl
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Patrese Clark | ... |
Fantasy Beach Girl
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Tammy C. Rief | ... |
Beach Girl
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Tiffany Rief | ... |
Beach Girl
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Cassandra Bright | ... |
Beach Girl
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Kimberly Bridges | ... |
Beach Girl
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Naomi Sampson | ... |
Hostage
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Chris Bogard | ... |
Slimy
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| Milton Berle | ... |
Milton Berle (uncredited)
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Michael Hopey | ... |
Baby Moses (uncredited)
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| Natasha Pavlovich | ... |
(uncredited)
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John Wehrle | ... |
Sailor Geek 1 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Valerie Breiman | ||
Written by
| Valerie Breiman | ... | (written by) |
| Adam Sandler | ... | (additional material) and |
| Scott LaRose | ... | (additional material) |
| Adam Rifkin | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Mark Daniel Jones | ... | executive producer: L.A. Dreams Productions |
| Adam Rifkin | ... | co-producer |
| Paul Ruffman | ... | associate producer |
| Mark Schultz | ... | executive producer |
| Randolf Turrow | ... | producer (as Randolf L. Turrow) |
Music by
| Steven Scott Smalley | ||
Cinematography by
| Ron Jacobs | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Randy D. Wiles | ... | (as Randy Wiles) |
Editorial Department
| Gloria Kaiser | ... | color timer |
| Jacqueline Wiles | ... | assistant editor |
| Russ Wiles | ... | editorial supervisor (as Rusty Wiles) |
Production Design by
| Alex Tavoularis | ||
Set Decoration by
| Stephanie Ziemer | ||
Makeup Department
| Allan A. Apone | ... | special makeup effects artist: second unit (as Alan Apone) |
| Mary Brando | ... | makeup supervisor: second unit |
| Adelaide Granier | ... | hair stylist |
| Michael Spatola | ... | makeup supervisor (as Mike Spatola) |
| Merrill C. Stringer | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| William Martens | ... | production manager |
| Richard Muessel | ... | production supervisor: second unit |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Jirgal | ... | first assistant director (as John E. Jirgal) |
| Patrick 'PJ' Mainello | ... | first assistant director: second unit (as Patrick Mainello) |
| Christopher Rogers | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| Randolf Turrow | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Paul Cheponis | ... | set dresser: second unit |
| Gary Fettis | ... | property master: second unit |
Sound Department
| Nicholas R. Allen | ... | sound mixer (as Nicholas Allen) |
| James Bailey | ... | foley artist |
| Bill W. Benton | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Victoria Bowes | ... | boom operator: second unit (as Victoria Thoma) |
| Stanley Carr | ... | foley mixer (as Stanley B. Carr) |
| Harry Cheney | ... | digital prelay operator (as Harry M. Cheney) |
| Thomas Cunliffe | ... | sound mixer: second unit (as Tom Cunliffe) |
| Patrick J. Foley | ... | digital prelay operator |
| Robin Haskins | ... | adr mixer |
| Bob Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Eric Orlow | ... | boom operator |
| Larry Pitman | ... | digital prelay operator |
| Sanford Ponder | ... | digital prelay operator |
| Richard Raderman | ... | sound supervisor |
| Bill Rojas | ... | sound consultant |
| Steve F.B. Smith | ... | dolby stereo consultant / stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Barry Snyder | ... | digital prelay supervisor (as Barry A. Snyder) |
| John J. Stephens | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Breck Warwick | ... | foley artist |
| Jack Zinder | ... | additional sound mixer: second unit |
Stunts
| J. Rock Palermo | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Martin L. Aguilar | ... | gaffer: second unit (as Marty Aguillar) |
| Fred Cohen | ... | gaffer |
| Andre Costa | ... | key grip: second unit |
| John Damon | ... | grip |
| John Doherty | ... | gaffer: second unit / second grip: second unit |
| Kevin Higgins Jr. | ... | generator operator |
| Chris Hill | ... | video technician (as Chris B. Hill) |
| Nicholas Hoffman | ... | key grip |
| Ron Jacobs Jr. | ... | electrician / grip |
| Steven Juda | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jerry Knight | ... | best boy grip: second unit |
| Scott Middleton | ... | second assistant camera: second unit (as Scott R. Middleton) |
| Spencer Newman | ... | second assistant camera |
| Keith Salkowski | ... | second electric |
| Gary D. Scott | ... | first assistant camera: second unit (as Gary Scott) |
| Michael R. Smith | ... | best boy: second unit |
| Ron Wolf | ... | clapper loader: second unit |
Animation Department
| Carol Ann Coates | ... | cel painter |
| Dan Povenmire | ... | animator |
| Tiana Povenmire | ... | cel painter |
| James Pyper | ... | cel painter |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Julie Carnahan | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| Kenneth Chasen | ... | digital prelay operator: music (as Ken Chasen) |
| Tarquin Gotch | ... | music supervisor |
| Susan McLean | ... | score recordist |
| Steve Owens | ... | music supervisor |
| Steve Owens | ... | music supervisor |
| Dana Rasch | ... | musician: metal guitar |
| Michael Stone | ... | music engineer |
| John Ugarte | ... | technical music advisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Estee Chandler | ... | script supervisor: second unit |
Additional Crew
| Jamie Clardy | ... | production assistant |
| Allen Covert | ... | production assistant |
| Andres Eugenio | ... | craft service |
| Robert Fuentes | ... | production assistant |
| Clellan Gracy | ... | production assistant |
| David Janssen | ... | production assistant (as David S. Janssen) |
| Donna Jenkins | ... | production accountant |
| Cheryl Lawson | ... | animal wrangler: kitten |
| Marianne Martens | ... | production secretary |
| Richard McQuilkin | ... | production coordinator |
| Christopher Nefcy | ... | consultant: computers |
| Lauren Rifkin | ... | production assistant (as Laurie Rifkin) |
| Gabe Sachs | ... | talent coordinator |
| Michael Taub | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Kirtley M. Thiesmeyer | ... | legal services |
| Ingrid Thronson | ... | production assistant |
| Sandyan Turrow | ... | travel arrangements |
| Robert Wyman | ... | legal services (as Robert A. Wyman) |
| Michael Saleman | ... | distribution legal (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Theater Technologies
- L.A. Dreams Productions (copyright holder)
Distributors
- Cinevest Entertainment (1989) (United States) (theatrical)
- Astral Films (1989) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Bontonfilm (2011) (Czechia) (DVD)
- Boulevard Entertainment (2006) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- CP Digital (2009) (Russia) (DVD)
- Demel International (1989) (Poland) (VHS)
- Hollywood DVD (2003) (Australia) (DVD)
- Hollywood DVD (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2006) (Australia) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Malofilm Home Video (1995) (Canada) (VHS)
- Splendid Film (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Trimark Home Video (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Trimark Pictures (1989) (Australia) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures (1989) (Australia) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures (Australia) (DVD)
- Vidmark Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Vidmark Entertainment (1995) (United States) (video) (Laserdisc)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- B.J.'s Casting (extras casting)
- Dennis Hansen Casting (extras casting)
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- Lorimar Studios (sound post-production)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Schecky Moskowitz, a deservedly-struggling young comedian, lands a menial job on the cruise ship that's holding the Miss Universe pageant. The Big Man On Deck for this voyage is Dickie Diamond, the ship's comedian and all-around ladies' man. As an assorted array of thugs, Panamanian mercenaries, and terrorists try to storm the ship, Schecky hopes for one big chance to prove himself and enter the exciting world of cruise-ship comedy.
Written by Jean-Marc Rocher |
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| Taglines | In the world of comedy, it's sink or swim. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $800,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is Adam Sandler's first starring role, but he is so embarrassed by it that he rarely speaks about or acknowledges it. He has openly admitted that it's not a good movie, but it was a good experience for him. He considers Billy Madison (1995) his first movie. See more » |
| Goofs | Not only is the same shot of the cruise ship used each time to portray the ship at sea, but the shot is of the ship at anchorage. The anchor chain can be seen going into the water and the ship is not moving. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Comic Relief Zero (2013). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Slap Your Cat See more » |
| Quotes |
Schecky Moskowitz:
Sir, hi! What's your name? Dave: Dave. Schecky Moskowitz: Hey, Dave! What do you do for a living? Dave: Well, I'm a construction worker. Schecky Moskowitz: A construction worker? Alright, what do you construct? Dave: I construct buildings. What the fuck else would I construct? Schecky Moskowitz: Okaaaay... so, Dave, do you think constructing is an easy job, or is it a hard job? Dave: Listen, butthole, why don't you quit trying to be funny? Because all it's doing is pissing me off. See more » |