Swimming with Sharks(1994)
In Hollywood his dreams could come true. But first he has to make coffee.
Swimming with Sharks Synopsis
Guy is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman, a domineering, manipulative, coldhearted boss. When Guy also finds out that his cynical girlfriend, Dawn, has been using sex as a career move, he reaches his limit. Guy decides to exact revenge on Buddy by kidnapping him and subjecting him to cruel and unusual punishment.
Swimming with Sharks (1994) is a crime and comedy film directed by George Huang, released on September 10, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Michelle Forbes and Benicio del Toro. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 343 ratings.
- Director:
- George Huang
- Writers:
- George Huang
- Producers:
- Steve Alexander, Joanne Moore
- Cinematographer:
- Steven Finestone
- Composer:
- Tom Hiel
- Production:
- Trimark Pictures, Cineville
- Budget:
- $700,000
- Revenue:
- $382,928
- Status:
- Released
Swimming with Sharks (1994) Trailer
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Swimming with Sharks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kevin Spacey
as Buddy Ackerman
Frank Whaley
as Guy
Michelle Forbes
as Dawn Lockard
Benicio del Toro
as Rex
T.E. Russell
as Foster Kane
Roy Dotrice
as Cyrus Miles
Matthew Flint
as Manny
Patrick Fischler
as Moe
Jerry Levine
as Jack
Key crew
Directed by George Huang, written by George Huang, produced by Steve Alexander and Joanne Moore.
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Swimming with Sharks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 343 ratings.
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Swimming with Sharks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Swimming with Sharks online?
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Swimming with Sharks (1994) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Swimming with Sharks?
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The main cast of Swimming with Sharks (1994) includes Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Michelle Forbes, Benicio del Toro and T.E. Russell. The film was directed by George Huang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Swimming with Sharks released?
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Swimming with Sharks was released on September 10, 1994 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Swimming with Sharks worth watching?
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Swimming with Sharks (1994) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 343 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Swimming with Sharks?
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Yes. The official Swimming with Sharks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.