"In the world of comedy, it's sink or swim."

1989

1h 37m

2.3(161 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A struggling young comedian takes a menial job on a cruise ship where he hopes for his big chance to make it in the world of cruise ship comedy.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Adam Sandler

Schecky Moskowitz

Scott LaRose

Dickie Diamond

Tom Hodges

Bob / Schecky's Mother

Lisa Collins

Ellen

Adam Rifkin

Croaker / Miss Spain

Peter Berg

Mort Ginsberg

Billy Zane

King Neptune

Burt Young

General Noriega

Valerie Breiman

Bambi

Ricky Paull Goldin

Terrorist Without Shirt

Creative team

Directed by: Valerie Breiman
Written by: Valerie Breiman
Produced by: Randolf Turrow

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