The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990)

5.7/10 • 90 min • Comedy Romance

Overview

Carlos has failed in show-biz and currently works as a waiter in a Mexican restaurant. There he meets Alex and dumb footballer Bruce celebrating their engagement with her parents. Alex' father is less than thrilled of her fiancée and says he'd rather accept anybody else. Eventually Alex hires Carlos to present him as her new fiancée.

Cast

Cheech Marin

Carlos

Emma Samms

Alex

Vernon Wells

Bruce

Bruce Spence

Wayne

Carole Davis

Dominique

Terence Cooper

Sir Ian Hobart

Jeanette Cronin

Maggie

Frank Whitten

Blue

David Argue

Kevin

Bruce Allpress

Mr. Ridley

Jonathan Coleman

Postman

Noel Appleby

Slim

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