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The Pest (1997)
Director: Paul Miller
Cast: John Leguizamo, Jeffrey Jones, Edoardo Ballerini, Freddy RodrĂguez
Runtime82 min
Rating12
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Fast-talking Latino con artist Pestario "Pest" Vargas is the target of Scottish mobsters to whom he owes a considerable debt. Willing to do anything to raise money and avoid severe injury or death, Vargas agrees to a very unusual job -- he will be transported to a remote island and hunted by Gustav Shank, a racist German executive. If he can survive a full day and night, Vargas gets $50,000 and will be set free. Is he wily enough to elude Shank?
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Pest, a 1997 comedy film directed by Paul Miller, received mixed reviews from critics, who found the racial humor and slapstick comedy to be divisive. The film did not receive any major awards recognition. However, it holds a 6.1/10 rating on IMDb, suggesting a moderately positive audience reception.
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Fans of quirky, slapstick comedies will appreciate the energetic and charismatic performance of John Leguizamo, who brings his trademark humor and physical comedy to the role of Pestario 'Pest' Vargas in this 1997 film directed by Paul Miller.
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The Pest is a 1997 American black comedy film inspired by the classic 1924 Richard Connell short story "The Most Dangerous Game".
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