1993

1h 47m

6.8(47 votes)

Comedy

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

F. Ross Johnson decides to buyout his own tobacco firm RJR Nabisco after the plans of the launch of his new product, a smokeless cigarette Premier, fail on account of market rumours.

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Production Companies

Videos & Trailers

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Cast & Crew

51 members

Acting

James Garner

F. Ross Johnson

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Jonathan Pryce

Henry Kravis

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Peter Riegert

Peter Cohen

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Joanna Cassidy

Linda Robinson

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Fred Thompson

Jim Robinson

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Leilani Sarelle

Laurie Johnson

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Matt Clark

Edward A. Horrigan Jr.

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Jeffrey DeMunn

H. John Greeniaus

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David Rasche

Ted Forstmann

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Tom Aldredge

Charlie Hugel

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Graham Beckel

Don Kelly

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Peter Dvorsky

George Roberts

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Peter Frechette

Robert Allegro

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Judy Altman

Robinson's Aide

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Bruce Beatty

Anthony the Pizza Man

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Raye Birk

Travis Gaines

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Julia Calderón

RJR Cleaning Woman

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Ron Canada

Vernon Jordan

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Ann Cooper

Shearson Woman

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Mary Elkins

Reporter (as Mary Elena Elkins)

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Bruce French

Golfer Jay

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Steven M. Gagnon

Milken Newscaster (as Steve Gagnon)

Writing

Mary Hale

Cipollone Newscaster

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Mark Harelik

Peter Atkins

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Dale Harimoto

Helicopter Reporter

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Rosanna Huffman

Juanita Kreps

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Joseph Kell

Nick Forstmann

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Melody Knighton

Secretary Jill

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Andrea Leonelli

Fashion Show Model

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Dan W. Lufkin

Fight Party Guest

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John Mansfield

Buffalo Bill

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Kathe Mazur

RJR Stewardess

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Jeanne Mori

Elizabeth Arden Waxer

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Stacey Nathan

Allegro's Aide

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Dean Norris

1st Scientist

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Philip O'Brien

Harry the Tailor

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F. William Parker

Ira Harris

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Rita Wilson

Carolyne Roehm-Kravis

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Dick Cavett

Self

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Tom Brokaw

Self

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Zachary Benjamin

Young F. Ross Johnson (uncredited)

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Eric Poppick

2nd Scientist

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Phil Reeves

Wally McNab

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Roger Rook

RJR Pilot

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Nancy Stephens

Kravis' Maid

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Sally Stewart

Homeless Woman

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Scott N. Stevens

Air Traffic Controller

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Timothy Stickney

Taxi Driver

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Paul Vincent

New York Limo Driver

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Susan Ware

Secretary Marge

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Kent Williams

Tom Hill

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