Swimming with Sharks
"In Hollywood his dreams could come true. But first he has to make coffee."
Originally released in 1994. Swimming with Sharks is a crime/comedy film. directed by George Huang.
Starring Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, and Michelle Forbes
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (328 votes)
Budget
$700K
Production budget
Box Office
$382.9K
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $700,000
- Revenue
- $382,928
Production Companies
- Trimark Pictures
- Cineville
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swimming with Sharks about?
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...
Who directed Swimming with Sharks?
Swimming with Sharks was directed by George Huang.
How long is Swimming with Sharks?
Swimming with Sharks has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Swimming with Sharks released?
Swimming with Sharks was released on September 10, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swimming with Sharks?
The main cast of Swimming with Sharks includes Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Michelle Forbes, Benicio del Toro, T.E. Russell.
Is Swimming with Sharks worth watching?
Swimming with Sharks has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 328 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.