The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990)

Name: The Shrimp on the Barbie
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1990
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Cheech Marin, Emma Samms, Vernon Wells, Bruce Spence, Carole Davis

1h 30m Australia, United States of America

Comedy Romance

Plot

Carlos, once aspiring for showbiz fame, now finds himself waiting tables at a Mexican restaurant. His life takes a turn when he encounters Alex and her dim-witted footballer fiancé, Bruce, during their engagement celebration with her family. However, Alex's father is far from pleased with Bruce and expresses his discontent, wishing for any alternative. In a clever twist, Alex enlists Carlos to pose as her new fiancé, setting the stage for a comical and unpredictable journey filled with family drama and unexpected romance.

Cast

Cheech Marin Emma Samms Vernon Wells Bruce Spence Carole Davis Terence Cooper Jeanette Cronin Gary McCormick Frank Whitten June Bishop David Argue Bruce Allpress Val Lamond Claire Glenister Jonathan Coleman