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

Emma Samms

Vernon Wells

Bruce Spence

Carole Davis

Terence Cooper

Jeanette Cronin

Frank Whitten

David Argue

Bruce Allpress

Mr. Ridley

Jonathan Coleman

Postman

Noel Appleby

Slim

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