Movies / Black Sheep (1996)

5/10

Runtime: 87 min

Genres: Comedy

Languages: English

Countries: USA


Chris Farley plays the disaster-prone brother of a gubernatorial candidate in Washington State. Though he is well meaning, the havoc he creates on the campaign trail is drawing press attention, so a snotty aide (David Spade) to the politician is dispatched to keep the big lug under control. Spade's character initially insults his charge as often as possible, but over time, the two bond and end up becoming a part of the final election push. Farley and Spade have some very funny moments, but overall the film feels rushed and poorly planned. Constant changes in character and script happen recklessly and randomly so that nothing ever really makes sense; the film keeps changing the rules by which it plays. --Tom Keogh


Directors (1) Credit
Penelope Spheeris ...
Writers (1) Credit
Fred Wolf (written by)
Composers (1) Credit
William Ross (music by)
Editors (1) Credit
Ross Albert ...
Cinematographers (1) Credit
Daryn Okada (director of photography)
Actors (46) Credit
Andrew Breymann Hillbilly Kid
Annie O'Donnell Election Worker
Austin Kottke Tough Kid
Boyd Banks Clyde Spinoza
Branden R. Morgan Fan
Bruce McGill Neuschwander
Chris Farley Mike Donnelly
Chris Owen Hal
Christine Ebersole Governor Tracy
Dan Peters Mudhoney (as Daniel Joe Peters)
David Spade Steve Dodds
David St. James Motorcycle Cop
Drew Wilson Elderly Man
Dylan Lucas Ricky
Fred Wolf Ronald Forte
Gary Busey Drake Sabitch
Grant Heslov Robbie Mieghem
'Gypsy' Spheeris Pocket Pool Lady
James Noah Mayor
Jean Speegle Howard Elderly Woman
Jimmy Workman Druggy teen (uncredited)
John Ashker Jim Blaine
John Farley Bouncer
Jonathan Everett Lewis Carl
Julie Benz Woman (uncredited)
Karen Kahn Anchor Woman
Kathleen Card News Reporter (uncredited)
Kathleen O'Malley Mrs. Oneacre
Kevin P. Farley Bouncer
LaRita Shelby Reporter
Laura Weekes TV Reporter
Lisa Gilbar Reporter (uncredited)
Luke Dickinson Andrew Tracy
Mark Arm Mudhoney (as Mark Thomas McLaughlin)
Matt Lukin Mudhoney (as Matt David Lukin)
Michael Patrick Carter Scott Colleary
Michelle Burkette Police Woman (as Michele Burkette)
Patricia Place Woman at Party
Patrick Pankhurst Donald Tracy
Skip O'Brien State Trooper
Steve Neil Turner Mudhoney
Tim Matheson Al Donnelly
Timothy Carhart Roger Kovary
Toby Scott Ganger Tough Kid
Tucker Smallwood Election Analyst
William Howell Rastafarian