"How to succeed in business": the plot of the film, the actors

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Today we will discuss the movie How to Succeed in Business. This is a 1990 American comedy film directed by Arthur Hiller.

Abstract

How to Succeed in Business is a movie about Jimmy Dworsky, a car thief. He is serving another term in prison. He managed to get a ticket to the final part of the World Series of Games, in which his favorite baseball team, the Chicago Cubs, takes part. Jimmy remains in jail for only a few days, but the consequences do not bother him, and he escapes from prison. On the way, the hero accidentally finds an organizer book containing the key to a luxurious villa. The organizer belonged to manager Spencer Barnes. The last villa of the boss is needed for a business meeting. Spencer's plans fall apart. Jimmy Dworsky enjoys living in luxury apartments. He impersonates Barnes and takes care of the daughter of the owner of the corporation. Instead, the hero takes part in a business meeting with a businessman who has arrived from Japan. The fate of Barnes, as well as the entire corporation, depends on the outcome of these negotiations. The Japanese refuse to cooperate with Spencer's company. As a result, the paths of Barnes and Dvorsky intersect. Spencer has already put an end to his career and personal life.

Next movie Howto succeed in business” shows how baseball players from Chicago become winners of the series. Spencer reconsiders his outlook on life. He helps Jimmy get back behind bars as if he never left prison. Then he finds a new job, and then restores relations with his wife.

Cast

Continuing the conversation about the movie "How to Succeed in Business". Actors will be listed below.

James Belushi played Jimmy Dworsky. We are talking about an American actor, musician, singer and comedian. He is the younger brother of John Belushi. The Russian audience is known for his roles in the films "Curly Sue", "Red Heat". His father from Albania emigrated to America at the age of 16. In the family, besides James, there were three children: John, Marian, Billy. The future actor graduated from high school in Wheaton.

Charles Grodin played the role of Spencer Barnes. We are talking about an American theater and film actor. He mainly showed himself in the comedy genre. Played more than fifty film roles. TV talk show host and author. Born in Pittsburgh, in 1935. Comes from a Jewish family. His grandfather is a rabbi who immigrated from Russia at the beginning of the twentieth century, along with his family. The actor's mother, Lana, helped her husband Ted in the trade, and as a volunteer in the hospital looked after patients.

Anna De Salvo embodied the image of Debbie. Lorin Locklin appears in the story as Jewel Bentley. S. Elliott played W alter Bentley.

Hector Elizondo embodied the image of the head of the prison. It's about an American actor. He was born in 1936, December 22, in New York. Comes from a Basque family of Martin Elizondo and Carmen Reyes.

Veronica Hamel played Elizabeth. Mako Iwamatsu portrayed Mr. Sakamoto.

Interesting facts

How to Succeed in Business is a film produced by Geoffrey Taylor. Written by Jeffrey Abrams and Jill Mazursky. Cinematography by David M. Walsh. How to Succeed in Business is a 108-minute film. The composer was Stuart Copland. The title of the picture is similar to the title of the title track performed by Bachman-Turner Overdrive.