The Experts(1989)
Two abducted Americans are going to tell the Russians everything they know. Poor Russia.
The Experts Synopsis
Travis and Wendell are two down-on-their-luck New Yorkers who think they're relocating to a small town in Nebraska to open a nightclub. What they don't know is they've actually been abducted by a KGB operative and flown to the Soviet Union, where they'll unwittingly serve as "experts" on all things cool in America. The town, created expressly for KGB spies-in-training, is meant to serve as a training ground for Soviet agents. What can these two hapless Americans possibly teach the Soviet spies, and will they ever learn they are not actually in Nebraska?
The Experts (1989) is a action and comedy film directed by Dave Thomas, released on January 13, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars John Travolta, Arye Gross, Kelly Preston and Deborah Foreman. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Dave Thomas
- Writers:
- Eric Alter, Nick Thiel, Steven Greene
- Producers:
- James Keach
- Cinematographer:
- Ronnie Taylor
- Composer:
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $13,000,000
- Revenue:
- $169,203
- Status:
- Released
The Experts (1989) Trailer
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The Experts Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Travolta
as Travis
Arye Gross
as Wendell
Kelly Preston
as Bonnie
Deborah Foreman
as Jill
James Keach
as Yuri
Jan Rubeš
as Illyich
Brian Doyle-Murray
as Mr. Jones
Charles Martin Smith
as Mr. Smith
- Mimi Maynard
Mimi Maynard
as Mrs. Smith
Eve Brent
as Aunt Thelma
Rick Ducommun
as Sparks
Steve Levitt
as Gil
Key crew
Directed by Dave Thomas, written by Eric Alter, Nick Thiel and Steven Greene, produced by James Keach.
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The Experts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 51 ratings.
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The Experts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Experts online?
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The Experts (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Experts?
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The main cast of The Experts (1989) includes John Travolta, Arye Gross, Kelly Preston, Deborah Foreman and James Keach. The film was directed by Dave Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Experts released?
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The Experts was released on January 13, 1989 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Experts worth watching?
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The Experts (1989) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Experts?
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Yes. The official The Experts trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.