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The Prime Gig (2000)

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Average Rating: 5.6/10
Reviews Counted: 9
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Release Date: Jan 1, 2000 Wide

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Movie Info

Vince Vaughn stars in this drama as Pendleton "Penny" Wise, a gifted telemarketer who can sell almost anything over the phone. He's making a good living doing phone sales for Mick (Stephen Tobolowsky), until Mick's operation goes bust without enough funds to pay Penny or his co-workers Archie (George Wendt) and Gene (Wallace Shawn). Suddenly in dire financial straits, Penny is approached by Caitlin Carlson (Julia Ormond), who is recruiting telephone salesmen for Kelly Grant (Ed Harris). Grant is

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Drama

Directed By: Gregory Mosher

Written By: William Wheeler

In Theaters: Jan 1, 2000 Wide

On DVD: Feb 12, 2002

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Cast

Vince Vaughn
Pendelton "Penny" Wise
Julia Ormond
Caitlin Carlson
Ed Harris
Kelly Grant
Rory Cochrane
Joel
Wallace Shawn
Gene
George Wendt
Archie
Stephen Tobolowsky
Mick
Jeanetta Arnette
Cheryl
Shishir Kurup
Sujat
Brian George
Nasser
Amber Benson
Christina Cabot
Romany Malco

Critic Reviews for The Prime Gig

All Critics (12) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (6) | DVD (13)

A film noir about telemarketing? Actually, I bought it.

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Rob Thomas

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

...a mishmash of so many clich�s that are standard to this genre which makes it impossible to become involved in the film.

August 1, 2003 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

A worthy entry into a very difficult genre.

January 30, 2002 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

A well paced and satisfying little drama that deserved better than a 'direct-to-video' release.

January 29, 2002 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Scott Weinberg

Apollo Guide

The film didn't move me one way or the other, but it was an honest effort and if you want to see a flick about telemarketers this one will due.

December 12, 2001 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

I've never bought from telemarketers, but I bought this movie.

January 31, 2001 Full Review Source: Compuserve

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Harvey S. Karten

Compuserve

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If you are a Vince Vaughn fan like I'am,then its worth a look, otherwise, avoid this movie.

November 17, 2008

Kevin L

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I miss this vince vaughan, I'd do anything to have him back...But to be honest, the story of a small time con-man and his attempt to make it big wouldn't have been interesting without him, seeing none of the other characters are developed at all.I can only recommend this to fans of Vaughan.

February 13, 2008