Rating: R
Genre:
Drama
Release Date: 02/12/2002
SubTitles: English
Dubbed: English
Sound: 5.1/2
Run Time: 98 Minutes
Distributor/Studio: New Line Home Video
Vince Vaughn stars in this drama as Pendleton "Penny" Wise, a gifted telemarketer who can sell almost anything over the phone. He's making a good living doing phone sales for Mick (
Stephen Tobolowsky), until Mick's operation goes bust without enough funds to pay Penny or his co-workers Archie (
George Wendt) and Gene (
Wallace Shawn). Suddenly in dire financial straits, Penny is approached by Caitlin Carlson (
Julia Ormond), who is recruiting telephone salesmen for Kelly Grant (
Ed Harris). Grant is a legend in the telemarketing industry, but not always for positive reasons; one of his previous operations landed him in jail, and Penny isn't sure if Grant's latest scheme -- selling shares in a gold mine -- is on the level. Grant assures Penny that his new operation is legit, and even gives him a tour of the mining facilities; Penny signs on, though he still has his doubts. Soon Penny is outpacing his fellow sales people; he receives healthy bonus checks from Grant and has also become involved with Carlson; but he has a funny feeling that the good times can't last forever.
The Prime Gig was the first feature film from successful theatrical director
Gregory Mosher.
~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
