Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: 09/09/2008
SubTitles: English/French/French
Dubbed: English/French/Espanol
Sound: DD5.1/DD2
Run Time: 118 Minutes
Flags: Violence, Adult Humor, Profanity, Substance Abuse (Alcohol, Drugs), Sexual Situations
Distributor/Studio: Universal Studios

The plot of this Raymond Chandler-esque comedy crime caper from the Coen Brothers (Joel Coen and Ethan Coen) pivots around a case of mistaken identity complicated by extortion, double-crosses, deception, embezzlement, sex, pot, and gallons of White Russians (made with fresh cream, please). In 1991, unemployed '60s refugee Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) grooves into his laid-back Los Angeles lifestyle. One of the laziest men in LA, he enjoys hanging with his bowling buddies, pompous security-store owner Walter Sobchak (John Goodman) and mild-mannered ex-surfer Donny (Steve Buscemi). However, the Dude's life takes an alternate route the afternoon two goons break into his threadbare Venice, California, bungalow, rough him up, and urinate on his living room rug. Why? Because Jackie Treehorn (Ben Gazzara) is owed money by the wife of a certain Jeff Lebowski. However, the goons grabbed the wrong Jeff Lebowski. With the right info, they would have invaded the home of philanthropic Pasadena millionaire Jeffrey Lebowski (David Huddleston). The Dude looks up his wealthy namesake, manages to get a replacement for his rug, and meets the millionaire's sexy young wife Bunny (Tara Reid). Later, Jeffrey ("The Big") Lebowski calls in the Dude to deliver a $1 million ransom for the return of his kidnapped wife. Fine -- except that Walter intrudes and botches the ransom drop. As events unravel, the Dude gets caught up in the schemes of Lebowski's daughter, erotic artist Maude (Julianne Moore), encounters both cops and bad guys, and drifts through an elaborate bowling fantasy sequence titled Gutterballs. The soundtrack includes Bob Dylan, Yma Sumac, Moondog, Captain Beefheart, and the Sons of the Pioneers.

~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

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Cast:
Jeff Bridges - The Dude
John Goodman - Walter Sobchak
Julianne Moore - Maude Lebowski
Steve Buscemi - Donny
David Huddleston - The Big Lebowski
Philip Seymour Hoffman - Brandt
Peter Stormare - Nihilist
Flea - Nihilist
Leon Russom - Malibu Police Chief
Sam Elliott - The Stranger
Tara Reid - Bunny Lebowski
John Turturro - Jesus Quintana
David Thewlis - Knox Harrington
Ben Gazzara - Jackie Treehorn
Aimee Mann - Nihilist

Production:
Joel Coen - Director
Ethan Coen - Producer
Carter Burwell - Composer
Roderick Jaynes Tricia Cooke - Editor
Ethan Coen Joel Coen - Screen Writer
Chris Spellman - Set Designer
John Dexter - Art Director
John Lyons - Casting
Roger Deakins - Cinematographer
Mary Zophres - Costume Designer
Eric Fellner - Executive Producer
Tim Bevan - Executive Producer
Jeff Rafner - First Assistant Director
Rick Heinrichs - Production Designer
Allan Byer - Sound/Sound Designer
Janek Sirrs - Special Effects Supervisor
John Cameron - Line Producer

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