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May 29, 1998 · Almost Heroes: Directed by Christopher Guest. With Chris Farley, Matthew Perry, Bokeem Woodbine, Barry Del Sherman. Two bumbling explorers hope to beat Lewis & Clarke to the Pacific Ocean as they race across America's western frontier in the early 1800's.
- (17K)
- Adventure, Comedy, Western
- Christopher Guest
- 1998-05-29
Almost Heroes is a 1998 American adventure comedy Western film directed by Christopher Guest, narrated by Guest's friend and frequent collaborator Harry Shearer, and starring Chris Farley and Matthew Perry. The film marked Farley's last leading film role and was released posthumously, five months after his death in 1997.
- $30 million
- May 29, 1998
- Jeffrey C.J. Vanston
- Denise Di Novi
- Tommy Boy. It's not every day that a film about brake pad salesmen tops a 'greatest movies' list, but when it comes to the output of Chris Farley, typical rules go out the window.
- Black Sheep. Eager to cash in on the success of pairing Chris Farley with David Spade in 1995's "Tommy Boy," Paramount Pictures hastily ordered the creation of a new script that'd send the duo on another adventure.
- Coneheads. Another Chris Farley movie with heavy links back to "Saturday Night Live," 1993's suburban comedy "Coneheads" was based on the sketch of the same name starring original not-yet-ready-for-prime-time players, Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin.
- Beverly Hills Ninja. "Beverly Hills Ninja" marked a major turning point in Chris Farley's career. For starters, it was the first film where he played the sole leading role following co-starring stints with fellow "Saturday Night Live" cast member David Spade in 1995's "Tommy Boy" and 1996's "Black Sheep."
Edwards (Matthew Perry) is a glory-seeking fop who's out of his league, Hunt (Chris Farley) is a slovenly, clumsy tracker with a soft spot for toilet humor. Along with a team of misfits and...
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- Christopher Guest
- PG-13
- Chris Farley
Chris Farley ... Bartholomew Hunt: Matthew Perry ... Leslie Edwards: Bokeem Woodbine ... Jonah: Barry Del Sherman ... Sergeant: Robert Tittor ... Priest at Fort Adams: Franklin Cover ... Nicholas Burr: Patrick Cranshaw ... Jackson: Eugene Levy ... Guy Fontenot: Lisa Barbuscia
Matthew Perry and Chris Farley star in this outrageous 1800's-set trail comedy that follows American pioneers Edwards & Hunt as they lead a motley band of misfits into uncharted country. 4,029 IMDb 5.7 1 h 30 min 1998. X-Ray PG-13. Comedy · Adventure · Outlandish · Feel-good. Available to rent or buy.
Jun 12, 1998 · ALMOST HEROES. By. Owen Gleiberman. Published on June 12, 1998 04:00AM EDT. In the only moment of Almost Heroes (Warner Bros.) that brought a smile to my face, Chris Farley, cast as a 19th-century ...
