The Shrimp on the Barbie

Overview

Carlos has failed in show-biz and currently works as a waiter in a Mexican restaurant. There he meets Alex and dumb footballer Bruce celebrating their engagement with her parents. Alex' father is less than thrilled of her fiancée and says he'd rather accept anybody else. Eventually Alex hires Carlos to present him as her new fiancée.

Directed by Michael Gottlieb, Alan Smithee

Top cast

Cheech Marin

Carlos

Emma Samms

Alex

Vernon Wells

Bruce

Bruce Spence

Wayne

Carole Davis

Dominique

Terence Cooper

Sir Ian Hobart

Jeanette Cronin

Maggie

G

Gary McCormick

Gary Williams

Frank Whitten

Blue

J

June Bishop

Lady Irene

David Argue

Kevin

Bruce Allpress

Mr. Ridley

V

Val Lamond

Mrs. Ridley

C

Claire Glenister

TV Anchorwoman

Jonathan Coleman

Postman

S

Suzanne Chamberlain

Maid

R

Richard Hanna

Nigel

Noel Appleby

Slim

E

Eric Liddy

Edison The Butler

D

Doug Aston

Old Man

Details