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The Coen brothers have done it again. Mixing in Leninist philosophy, mistaken identity, crazy characters, a kidnapping plot, and a deep love of bowling, they have unleashed upon an unsuspecting world the many glories of THE BIG LEBOWSKI. Jeff Bridges plays Jeff Lebowski, known as the Dude, a... More The Coen brothers have done it again. Mixing in Leninist philosophy, mistaken identity, crazy characters, a kidnapping plot, and a deep love of bowling, they have unleashed upon an unsuspecting world the many glories of THE BIG LEBOWSKI. Jeff Bridges plays Jeff Lebowski, known as the Dude, a laid-back, easygoing burnout who happens to have the same name as a millionaire whose wife owes a lot of dangerous people a whole bunch of money--resulting in the Dude having his rug soiled, sending him spiraling into the Los Angeles underworld. <br> <br> The film is beautiful to look at, especially the scenes in the bowling alley, which feature a vast array of bizarre characters--including Steve Buscemi, John Turturro, Sam Elliott, and the movie-stealing, riotously funny John Goodman as the Dude's crazy best buddy. As usual in Coen brothers films (BARTON FINK, RAISING ARIZONA), the dialogue is hysterically warped; the plot is confusing, complicated, and kinetic; the soundtrack is virtually another character; and th... Minimize |
| Key Information | ||
| Directors | Joel Coen | |
| Stars | Jeff Bridges | |
| Actors | Tara Reid | |
| Genre | Comedies | |
| Subgenre | Mishaps • Recommended • Surreal • Kidnapping • Art/Artists • Mistaken Identity • Drugs • Farce • Essential Cinema • Saddam Hussein • Comedy • Mystery • Theatrical Release | |
| MPAA Rating | R (MPAA) | |
| Available Formats | VHS | |
| UPC | 025192838026 | |
| Release Date | 1998 | |
| Running Time | 1hr 53min | |
| Languages | ||
| Original Language | English | |
| DVD Editions | ||
| DVD Editions | DVD: Gift Set1hr 48minUniversal Studios Home VideoOctober 18, 2005R (MPAA)025192838026 | |
| VHS Editions | ||
| VHS Editions | VHS1hr 38minUniversal Studios Home VideoFebruary 04, 2003R (MPAA)096896102737Sound Features: HiFi | |
| Credits | ||
| Screenwriter | Joel Coen | |
| Professional Reviews | ||
| Professional Reviews | (03/06/1998, p.37, Roger Ebert): "...Genial....It's weirdly engaging, like its hero..." | |
| Quotes from the Movie | ||
| Quotes from the Movie | "Nobody calls me Lebowski. You got the wrong guy. I'm the Dude, man."--The Dude (Jeff Bridges) to Treehorn's thug "That rug really tied the room together, did it not?"--Walter (John Goodman) "Freakin' a..."--The Dude "I don't roll on Shabbos!"--Walter to Donny (Steve Buscemi), upon realizing he's scheduled to bowl on the Jewish Sabbath "All the Dude ever wanted was his rug back."--The Dude to Jackie Treehorn (Ben Gazzara) "You're entering a world of pain."--Walter to a child "Are these the Nazis, Walter?"--Donny "No, Donny, these men are Nihilists. Nothing to be afraid of."--Walter "The Dude abides. I don't know about you, but I take comfort in that."--The Stranger (Sam Elliott) | |