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The Linguini Incident

  • 1991
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.9K
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Rosanna Arquette and David Bowie in The Linguini Incident (1991)
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Two disgruntled restaurant employees (David Bowie, Rosanna Arquette) decide to rob their employers (Buck Henry, Andre Gregory).Two disgruntled restaurant employees (David Bowie, Rosanna Arquette) decide to rob their employers (Buck Henry, Andre Gregory).Two disgruntled restaurant employees (David Bowie, Rosanna Arquette) decide to rob their employers (Buck Henry, Andre Gregory).

  • Director
    • Richard Shepard
  • Writers
    • Richard Shepard
    • Tamar Brott
  • Stars
    • Rosanna Arquette
    • David Bowie
    • Eszter Balint
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    1.9K
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    • Director
      • Richard Shepard
    • Writers
      • Richard Shepard
      • Tamar Brott
    • Stars
      • Rosanna Arquette
      • David Bowie
      • Eszter Balint
    • 24User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette
    • Lucy
    David Bowie
    David Bowie
    • Monte
    Eszter Balint
    Eszter Balint
    • Vivian
    Andre Gregory
    Andre Gregory
    • Dante
    Buck Henry
    Buck Henry
    • Cecil
    Viveca Lindfors
    Viveca Lindfors
    • Miracle
    Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin
    • Jeanette
    Eloy Casados
    Eloy Casados
    • Tony
    Michael Bonnabel
    Michael Bonnabel
    • Oliver
    James Avery
    James Avery
    • Phil
    Susan Mechsner
    • Female Ventriloquist
    Leana Hall
    • Tracy
    Maura Tierney
    Maura Tierney
    • Cecelia
    Kristina Loggia
    • Gayle
    Pati Dubroff
    • Kim
    Roxanne Beckford
    Roxanne Beckford
    • Lanie
    John Louis Fost
    • Bus Boy
    Kathy Kinney
    Kathy Kinney
    • Denise
    • Director
      • Richard Shepard
    • Writers
      • Richard Shepard
      • Tamar Brott
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    User reviews24

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    7IrisNo11

    A Very Colorful, Cheery, And Bubbly Romantic Comedy

    I knew that I wasn't going to be disappointed in this movie! I liked it, but it's not the best. The characters have great humour and a bit of strange taste to them. One is obsessed by Houdini, the other designs self-defense bras, and then there is the mystery man from England, Monte. I loved the strange characteristics to Lucy, Vivian, and Monte, and if Dali's were a real restaurant, I would LOVE to go there for dinner! I loved the setting of Dali's and the wardrobe the waiters, waitresses, and bartenders are required to wear. There is a lot of strange high fashion in this film! Rosanna Arquette's look is totally early 90's with the bright Irish red hair and the fire engine red lipstick shade!

    This movie's very colorful and very cheery! I enjoyed watching this film, and wouldn't it be a wonder just to star in this film? It was a great movie, but I will admitt, I thought the plot a bit silly. Yet that's what makes this movie good! :o)
    strat-8

    When you're in the mood for fluff, this is good stuff

    This is almost a "screwball comedy", but not quite. The pacing is slower. The characters do and say silly things, but only after careful deliberation. Everyone in this movie is so cute you want to rub noses with them. No knee-slappers, but lots of chuckles and smiles. This is a good movie. This is a nice movie. It has a happy ending, which is rare these days. Bowie's acting was competent but unremarkable. I think it was nice to see a "steady-eddie" in the role. It's almost a conventional story with trappings of a farce. The audience knows it a farce. The players know its a farce. The players know that the audience knows its a farce. Therefore we all enjoy ourselves.
    GoldMorning

    Quirky and delightful little comedy.

    I found this film to be humorous to watch with moments that made me smile. It wasn't laugh out loud material but I loved watching the performances. All the actors involved did a great job of bringing to life their blend of neurotic, paranoid and quirky characters. Rosanna Arquette played a delightful if slightly annoying vague waitress/escape artist who is very funny to watch. Her friend played by Eszter Balint was also wonderful as she played a kind of morose and sarcastic side kick with some very funny lines. Of course David Bowie plays the male lead and he is very good in this. I think he's quite underrated as an actor and he should do more comedy. He delivered his lines very well and was genuinely cute with his humour. I actually think this is one of his best performances and it's a shame the film didn't do well for him. All in all the story was fun to follow but it's the performances that made for a delightful if not light comedy.
    inkblot11

    Incidentally, this movie is flat out cool!

    Lucy (Roseanna Arquette) works in a very upscale NYC restaurant but longs to be a magician. Monte (David Bowie) is a new bartender at the same eatery and dreams of marrying an American. The restaurant is scathingly successful and the owners are tres wealthy. Can Lucy and/or Monte get their hands on some of the dough? Is this before or after a romance begins? This wonderful movie is quirky and cute, with the two stars delighting the audience at every moment. The script is stroke of genius, very awe-inspiring. Then, too, the sets and the costumes are great while the supporting cast is a dream. The scene involving toasted marshmallows is recommended here enthusiastically. In short, plan for one of life's great evenings....rent this film and eat delicious take-out linguini between giggles.
    sweeney-6

    THIS IS THE COOLEST MOVIE IN THE WORLD!

    Ok, I really do not see why this movie got such bad reviews. This is one of my very favorites of all time. David Bowie is hot, it had a good cast, and an inventive story board. Everyone that I know that has seen it, even non-Bowie fans, has liked it.

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    • Trivia
      Director Richard Shepard was unhappy with the final cut. "It was a hot mess, recut and dumped". He has recently got the rights back, and has prepared a director's cut.
    • Goofs
      In the taxi scene with the 2 owners you can see LA footage (Million Dollar Movie) though the film is set in NYC.
    • Quotes

      Woman: Are you the Ethereal Lucy?

      Monte: That's Lucy the Ethereal.

      Woman: And who might you be?

      Monte: Monte... the Emasculated.

    • Crazy credits
      Rabbits ................ Hugh & Heff
    • Connections
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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1991 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • The Linguini Incident official website
    • Languages
      • American Sign Language
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Shag-O-Rama
    • Filming locations
      • Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Isolar
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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