A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses.
Gus is a fat cartoonist that recently won a battle against cancer, which explains his baldness. But he is also lonely. Therefore, his caring sister tries to set him up with suitable woman. But to do so, she must turn him into an irresistible man. When he falls in love with Emily, Gus takes the identity of a mysterious biker from New Zealand.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$6,700,000
Revenue
—
Release Date
September 21, 1990
Popularity
1
Director
Malcolm Mowbray
Writer
Sarah Bird
Producer
George G. Braunstein
Producer
Ron Hamady
Where to Watch
Cast
Steve Guttenberg
Gus Kubicek / Lobo Murunga
Jami Gertz
Emily Pear
Shelley Long
Lizzie Potts
Kyle MacLachlan
Trout Potts
Kevin Scannell
Mitchell
Mädchen Amick
Mandy
Beth Grant
Babette
Caroline Lund
Annabelle 'Piglet' Potts
Sally Lund
Annabelle 'Piglet' Potts
Laura Alcalde
Bartender
Perry Anzilotti
Hairdresser
Bill Applebaum
Man in Bar
Stacy Areheart
Teenage Girl
O'Neal Compton
Gas Station Attendant
Tony Epper
Gas Station Thug
Jeannie Epper
Woman Thug
Nada Despotovich
Receptionist
John 'Speed' Finley
Biker
Kenneth Graham
Lawyer
Bert Hogue
Airport Security Guard
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