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Quick Info

Rating

6.2/10

Release1989

Runtime1h 35m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$418,053

Production

Virgin Films

Handmade Films

Movie

How to Get Ahead in Advertising

1989

1h 35m

6.2

Fantasy

Comedy

Drama

Synopsis

Pressure from his boss and a skin-cream client produces a talking boil on a British adman's neck.

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