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The Hudsucker Proxy

37 Ratings: 2.9

A movie directed by Ethan and Joel Coen

The Coen brothers (Raising Arizona,Fargo) have become the most consistently original filmmakers in the land. In a salute/reworking of the fast-talking comedies of the '40s, we follow Norville Barnes (Tim Robbins) and his amazing rise to the top. … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Comedy Movies, Coen Brothers

Cast: Steve Buscemi, Paul Newman, Tim Robbins, Mike Starr, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bill Cobbs, see all

Director: Joel Coen

Genre: Comedy

Release Date: January 1, 1994

MPAA Rating: PG

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review by TStocksl. February 06, 2010

posted in Movie Hype

The Circle of life

When Norville Barnes (Tim Robbins) pulls a small creased and stained scrap of paper from his shoe to show his new company's boss (Paul Newman) his great idea, he points eagerly to the circle penned on the square, and when Newman just blinks disgustedly at him, Barnes says "you know, for kids". This of course is after a stunning barrage of events that started the movie: --Hudsucker Industries has just had its best year ever with all signs looking up, but company founder Hudsucker … more

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review by merylke. November 05, 2001

Don't judge the movie by the title

I admit I didn't see this movie for years because of its strange title, but it kept appearing in various places. Finally, I put it on my "to watch" list and it was an enjoyable movie. Waring Hudsucker, head of Hudsucker Industries, commits suicide, his board of directors, led by Sidney Mussberger, come up with a plan to make a lot of money and appoint a moron to run the company and drive down stock prices. When the stock falls low enough, Sidney and co. plan to buy the stock for pennies on the dollar, … more

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review by SusiDee34. May 17, 2000

posted in Movie Hype

What comes around, goes around

Pros: Newman - what a friggin guy! Cons: ... Quite a bizarre twist of fate. President and CEO of Hudsucker Industries has taken that fatal big step out of the top floor window. Suddenly a high profile position in a relatively successful company is available and is given to all people - a mail room boy. Of course, there is a foul plan afoot, why else choose this unknown for a high power position? Chairman of the board, Sidney … more

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