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The Linguini Incident (1991)

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Comedy Crime Rated: 18+ (R)19911h 38m

The Linguini Incident is a 1991 American comedic film set in New York starring David Bowie and Rosanna Arquette. The film was directed by Richard Shepard, who co-wrote the script with Tamar Brott. Marlee Matlin, Buck Henry and Iman co-star. Lucy (Arquette) is a frustrated magician, specifically an escape artist, who is obsessed with becoming a modern female version of Harry Houdini. She collects Houdini artifacts and waits for her big break while working as a waitress at a trendy Manhattan restaurant. With British bartender, Monte (Bowie), and her roommate Vivian, she arranges a heist of the restaurant. Monte is also determined to get Lucy to marry him, under the pretense that he needs his green card.The Linguini Incident featuring Rosanna Arquette and David Bowie is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for updates. It's a comedy and crime movie with an average IMDb audience rating of 6.2 (1,360 votes).

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The Linguini Incident has an average IMDb audience rating of 6.2 (1,360 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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The Linguini Incident is a 1991 American comedic film set in New York starring David Bowie and Rosanna Arquette. The film was directed by Richard Shepard, who co-wrote the script with Tamar Brott. Marlee Matlin, Buck Henry and Iman co-star. Lucy (Arquette) is a frustrated magician, specifically an escape artist, who is obsessed with becoming a modern female version of Harry Houdini. She collects Houdini artifacts and waits for her big break while working as a waitress at a trendy Manhattan restaurant. With British bartender, Monte (Bowie), and her roommate Vivian, she arranges a heist of the restaurant. Monte is also determined to get Lucy to marry him, under the pretense that he needs his green card.

Age rating: 18+ (R)
Runtime: 1h 38m

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Related Genres: ComedyCrime
Related Tags: EscapeNew YorkMagic
Country of origin: America
Original Release Date: Jan 1, 1991