Barbarians at the Gate (1993) (TV)

Director:

Glenn Jordan

Writers (WGA):

Bryan Burrough (book) and
John Helyar (book) ...

Release Date:

20 March 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

The president of a major tobacco company decides to buy the company himself, but a bidding war ensues as other companies make their own offers.

Plot Keywords:

Bathroom Scene | Female To Male Foot In Crotch | Dog | Big Business | 1980s

Awards:

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 3 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

James Garner	...	F. Ross Johnson
Jonathan Pryce	...	Henry Kravis
Peter Riegert	...	Peter Cohen
Joanna Cassidy	...	Linda Robinson
Fred Dalton Thompson	...	Jim Robinson
Leilani Sarelle	...	Laurie Johnson
Matt Clark	...	Edward A. Horrigan Jr.
Jeffrey DeMunn	...	H. John Greeniaus
David Rasche	...	Ted Forstmann
Tom Aldredge	...	Charlie Hugel
Graham Beckel	...	Don Kelly
Peter Dvorsky	...	George Roberts
Peter Frechette	...	Robert Allegro
Judy Altman	...	Robinson's Aide
Bruce Beatty	...	Anthony the Pizza Man

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | USA:R | Iceland:L

Company:

Columbia Pictures Television

Quotes:

Charlie Hugel: Now I know what the "F" in "F. Ross Johnson" stands for.

Movie Connections:

Featured in M*A*S*H, Tootsie & God: A Tribute to Larry Gelbart (1998) (TV)

financial headhunters at work on Wall St.

Entertaining look at the in-fighting involved in the takeover of the Nabisco Co. The CEO of Nabisco wants to buy out the company, but is thwarted by the machinations of a big money rival. A rousing financial war begins leading to a satisfying grand finale. I liked the dialogue, especially the witty quips that James Garner was fond of throwing out. Jonathan Pryce was great as the chilling corporate raider. Thumbs up.