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The Shrimp on the Barbie

The Shrimp on the Barbie

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 31, 1990

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Comedy, Romance

User Score

58%

Original Title

The Shrimp on the Barbie

Production Companies

Sofa Home Entertainment

Director

Alan Smithee

Budget

$5,500,000

Description

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.