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Don't Tell Her It's Me
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Don't Tell Her It's Me

1990-09-21 · 101 min · ★ 5.7

Comedy · Romance

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.

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Directors
Malcolm Mowbray
Production companies
Hemdale Film Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Braunstein and Hamady Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,700,000

Top Cast

Steve GuttenbergSteve GuttenbergGus Kubicek / Lobo Murunga
Jami GertzJami GertzEmily Pear
Shelley LongShelley LongLizzie Potts
Kyle MacLachlanKyle MacLachlanTrout Potts
Kevin ScannellKevin ScannellMitchell
Mädchen AmickMädchen AmickMandy
Beth GrantBeth GrantBabette
Caroline LundAnnabelle 'Piglet' Potts
Sally LundAnnabelle 'Piglet' Potts
Laura AlcaldeBartender
Perry AnzilottiPerry AnzilottiHairdresser
Bill ApplebaumBill ApplebaumMan in Bar
Stacy AreheartTeenage Girl
O'Neal ComptonO'Neal ComptonGas Station Attendant
Tony EpperTony EpperGas Station Thug
Jeannie EpperJeannie EpperWoman Thug
Nada DespotovichNada DespotovichReceptionist
John 'Speed' FinleyBiker
Kenneth GrahamLawyer
Bert HogueAirport Security Guard

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