The Party Crashers

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It's a happening party! You'll be glad you came. Over there's the ex-jock - you know, whatzizname, the guy who used to be someone - til he blew it - with drugs and gambling. There's that famous female ice skater, looking very slinky. The record company exec in shades. The handsome, down-on-his-luck gigolo. The spoiled but oddly likable heiress to a publishing empire. And, oh yeah - three guys with guns. They're the party crashers. Their plan is simple: Take everyone hostage, call up "big daddy" publisher, and demand five million dollars. Don't call the cops, or we'll kill your bratty daughter. And everyone else, too. The party crashers are out-of-work actors and embittered screenwriters who may be desperate for cash but definitely aren't party-poopers. So, of course, they insist that all continue to enjoy themselves. The band plays. The bar stays open. The guests mingle. Just don't try anything heroic if you value the "family jewels." You get extra points if you can figure out exactly who's scamming whom. Engrossing music by Sid Hillman, a hilarious and delightful script - that's The Party Crashers. You definitely wanna go there. --Frank Elley