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The Big Lebowski (1998)
One of Joel and Ethan Coen's most successful crime comedies, The Big Lebowski follows Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) after he is assaulted in a case of mistaken identity. After becoming tangled with the millionaire who shares his name, the Dude is tasked with delivering a ransom in order to save Lebowski's wife from a group of hardened criminals. The Dude is joined by his bowling buddies Walter (John Goodman) and Donny (Steve Buscemi), who complicate Lebowski's plans.
The Big Lebowski
- Director
- Joel Coen , Ethan Coen
- Release Date
- March 6, 1998
- Studio(s)
- Working Title Films
- Distributor(s)
- Gramercy Pictures
- Cast
- Julianne Moore , Jeff Bridges , Steve Buscemi , John Turturro , John Goodman , David Huddleston , Phillip Seymour Hoffman
- Writers
- Ethan Coen , Joel Coen
- Runtime
- 117 Minutes
- Budget
- $15 Million
Summary
Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.
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