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Bottle Shock (2008)
Director: Randall Miller
Cast: Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, Bill Pullman, Rachael Taylor
6.8
48%Runtime110 min
RatingPG-13
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Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier heads to California in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the French capital. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.
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Fans of director Randall Miller's comedic sensibilities will appreciate the delightful blend of humor and drama in the 2008 film Bottle Shock, featuring standout performances from Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, and Bill Pullman as they navigate the competitive world of California wine-making.
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Bottle Shock is a 2008 American comedy-drama film based on the 1976 wine competition termed the "Judgment of Paris", when California wine defeated French wine in a blind taste test. It stars Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, and Bill Pullman and is directed by Randall Miller, who wrote the screenplay along with Jody Savin and Ross Schwartz. It premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
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