

The Cable Guy
1996-06-10 · 96 min · ★ 6.0
When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him up—and doesn't let go. Initially, Chip is just overzealous in his desire to be Steven's pal, but when Steven tries to end the 'friendship', Chip shows his dark side. He begins stalking Steven, who's left to fend for himself because no one else can believe Chip's capable of such behaviour.
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Production details
- Directors
- Ben Stiller
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 47,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 102,825,796
Top Cast
Jim CarreyCable Guy
Matthew BroderickSteven
Leslie MannRobin
Jack BlackRick
George SegalSteven's Father
Diane BakerSteven's Mother
Ben StillerSam Sweet
Eric RobertsEric Roberts
Janeane GarofaloMedieval Waitress
Andy DickMedieval Host
Harry O'ReillySteven's Boss
David CrossSales Manager
Amy StillerSteven's Secretary
Owen WilsonRobin's Date
Tommy HinkleyBasketball Player
Shawn Michael HowardBasketball Player
Jeff KahnBasketball Player
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