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The Big Lebowski (1998) 8.2
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8.2/10 from 316,234 users
Metascore: 69/100
Reviews: 938 user | 207 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com "Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it. Director:Joel Coen |
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Cast
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| John Goodman | ... | ||
| Julianne Moore | ... | ||
| Steve Buscemi | ... | ||
| David Huddleston | ... | ||
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... | ||
| Tara Reid | ... | ||
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Woo, Treehorn Thug
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| Mark Pellegrino | ... | ||
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Nihilist #1, Uli Kunkel /
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| Torsten Voges | ... |
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Jimmie Dale Gilmore | ... | |
| Jack Kehler | ... |
Marty
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
When "The Dude" Lebowski is mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, two thugs urinate on his rug to coerce him into paying a debt he knows nothing about. While attempting to gain recompense for the ruined rug from his wealthy counterpart, he accepts a one-time job with high pay-off. He enlists the help of his bowling buddy, Walter, a gun-toting Jewish-convert with anger issues. Deception leads to more trouble, and it soon seems that everyone from porn empire tycoons to nihilists want something from The Dude. Written by J. Lake
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It takes guys as simple as the Dude and Walter to make a story this complicated... and they'd really rather be bowling. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for pervasive strong language, drug content, sexuality and brief violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
6 March 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$5,200,000 (Non-US) (24 April 1998)Gross:
£1,462,880 (UK) (19 June 1998)Company Credits
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The Stranger: [voiceover] Way out west there was this fella... fella I wanna tell ya about. Fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least that was the handle his loving parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. Mr. Lebowski, he called himself "The Dude". Now, "Dude" - that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I ...
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Written by Frank Loesser
Performed by Dean Martin
Published by Frank Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
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Norwegian posters and video cassettes carried the text "anbefales av norsk bowling forbund" (recommended by the Norwegian Bowling Association). See more »Goofs
In the opening sequence, Jesus' bowling partner is bowling with teal Rhino Pro bowling ball which was not available until 1993. See more »Quotes
[first lines]The Stranger: [voiceover] Way out west there was this fella... fella I wanna tell ya about. Fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least that was the handle his loving parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. Mr. Lebowski, he called himself "The Dude". Now, "Dude" - that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I ...
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"Standing on the Corner"Written by Frank Loesser
Performed by Dean Martin
Published by Frank Music Corp. (ASCAP)
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No movie has entertained me more in the last year than this film. It's delightfully written, directed with poise and acted with extravagance and excellence. I do admit that this is a film that I had to see six times to get. Every time I watch it I learn something new. The genius of the film lies within a game I think the Coen brothers play with their audiences. There are the touches of the masters in many of their films. In "The Hudsucker Proxy," it was Preston Sturges and Frank Capra. In "Raising Arizona," I felt a touch of Sam Fuller. In this film, I felt many touches of greatness, but more specifically I felt John Sayles or even John Cassevettes in spots. The camera was manipulated beautifully and I felt a tinge of their talents lurking in at many a turn. The performances are astounding, especially Goodman as the deranged bowler still living deep within the jungles of the Vietcong. Huddleston is also quite wonderful as the title character. Turturro gives a fine cameo as "Jesus," coupled with a rousing and humurous version of the Eagles, "Hotel California," done in Espanol. I hope this is a film that is looked at with more seriousness. It is, once you dig deep, a fine piece of filmmaking.