The Slammin' Salmon

"Bring a bib, it's gonna get messy."

2009 1h 38m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 217

Comedy

Synopsis

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The brutal former heavyweight boxing champion Cleon "Slammin'" Salmon (Duncan), now owner of a Miami restaurant, institutes a competition to see which waiter can earn the most money in one night: the winner stands to gain $10,000, while the loser will endure a beating at the hands of the champ.

“Bring a bib, it's gonna get messy.”

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Cast

Michael Clarke Duncan
Cleon Salmon
Jay Chandrasekhar
Nuts
Kevin Heffernan
Rich Parente
Steve Lemme
Connor
Erik Stolhanske
Guy
Paul Soter
Dave / Donnie
Cobie Smulders
Tara
Will Forte
Horace the Lone Diner

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kevin Heffernan
Writers: John Dillon, Steve Lemme, Kevin Heffernan
Languages: Russian, English
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 7

ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Russian, English.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kevin Heffernan, shot by Robert Barocci. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Brad Katz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Michael Clarke Duncan and Jay Chandrasekhar and Kevin Heffernan carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Bring a bib, it's gonna get messy.".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1135525 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Kevin Heffernan directs. Robert Barocci behind the camera. Brad Katz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Russian, English.

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1Released 17 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Russian, English.
3Directed by Kevin Heffernan, shot by Robert Barocci. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Brad Katz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Michael Clarke Duncan and Jay Chandrasekhar and Kevin Heffernan carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Bring a bib, it's gonna get messy.".
7IMDB entry: tt1135525 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Robert Barocci
Editing: Brad Katz
Sound: Rick Norman
Runtime: 98 min · 1h 38m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $60,421
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Slammin' Salmon (2009)

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Gimly2018-01-25
★ 4/10
Though not outright bad, The Slammin’ Salmon is possessed of much less of their trademark timeless (and brainless) humour than the majority of Broken Lizards work. Instead, here they opt for gross out and cliche laughs, very few of which land. Even the the amazing cast additions of Michael Clarke Duncan, Lance Henriksen, Cobie Smulders, Will Forte and Sendhil Ramamurthy couldn’t elevate this film above merely “watchable”. For the same thing, only better, watch 2005’s “Waiting…”. Final rating: ★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product.

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