The Shrimp on the Barbie

Name: The Shrimp on the Barbie
Director: Michael Gottlieb
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1990-08-31
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Cheech Marin, Emma Samms, Vernon Wells, Bruce Spence, Carole Davis

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1990 · 90 min · PG-13 · Comedy · Romance · TMDB 5.7/10

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.

Directed by Michael Gottlieb

Cast

Cheech Marin — Carlos
Emma Samms — Alex
Vernon Wells — Bruce
Bruce Spence — Wayne
Carole Davis — Dominique