In order to inherit his father's (Darren McGavin) hotel empire, spoiled, immature slacker Billy Madison (Adam Sandler) must repeat every grade in school - his father bribed all of his teachers the first time - in order to prove himself worthy. Billy feels right at home in elementary school and becomes the most popular guy in class. But, as he enters high school, he begins to feel the pressure and experiences the same type of ridicule that he used to dish out. To make matters worse, Billy must also deal with interference from his nemisis, Eric Gordon (Bradley Whitford), who stands to gain control of the company should Billy flunk his final test. Directed by Tamra Davis. With Bridgette Wilson, Josh Mostel, Norm MacDonald, Mark Beltzman and Larry Hankin. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 1995.
Chris Farley in Billy Madison
When Big Tom Callahan (Brian Dennehy), kicks the bucket, the family auto parts business is in danger of going under unless his clumsy, dim-witted but well-intentioned son, Tommy Callahan Jr. (Chris Farley), can convince the company's long time customers to make the switch to their new brake pads. Together with Big Tom's right-hand man, Richard (David Spade), Tommy hits the road to save the company and the jobs of all its workers. But, in addition to having to overcome his self-doubt and lack of sales skills, Tommy must also figure out a way to outsmart his step-mother (Bo Derek) and her "son" (Rob Lowe), who want to sell the factory and steal the Callahan fortune. Directed by Peter Segal. With Dan Aykroyd and Julie Warner. Categories: Comedy, Adventure, Drama. Year: 1995.
Chris Farley in Tommy Boy
Tired of struggling for success, Chazz (Brendan Fraser), Rex (Steve Buscemi) and Pip (Adam Sandler), the three members of the rock bank The Lone Rangers, decide to break into a local radio station to have their demo played. When their plan backfires and their demo is accidentally destroyed, the band panics and takes the station hostage with a bunch of water guns. With the police outside, Chazz and his friends find an unlikely ally in Ian (Joe Mantegna), a popular DJ, and eventually a hoard of rock fans descend on the station, demanding to hear the band's music. Directed by: Michael Lehmann. With: Chris Farley, Michael McKean, Judd Nelson, Ernie Hudson, David Arquette, Reg E. Cathey and Michael Richards. Category: Comedy, Music, Crime. Year: 1994.
Chris Farley in Airheads
This time around, Wayne Campbell (Mike Myers) and Garth Algar (Dana Carvey) must fend off a sleazy record producer (Christopher Walken) who has an eye for Wayne's musician girlfriend (Tia Carrere). While Wayne seeks guidance from Jim Morrison to help put together Waynestock, the greatest music festival of all time, Garth meets a beautiful woman (Kim Basinger) who wants him to kill her husband. Directed by Stephen Surjik. With James Hong, Heather Locklear, Olivia d'Abo, Drew Barrymore and Chris Farley. Categories: Comedy, Music. Year: 1993.
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