

Barbarians at the Gate
1993-03-20 · 107 min · ★ 6.9
F. Ross Johnson decides to buyout his own tobacco firm RJR Nabisco after the plans of the launch of his new product, a smokeless cigarette Premier, fail on account of market rumours.
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- Directors
- Glenn Jordan
- Production companies
- HBO Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
James GarnerF. Ross Johnson
Jonathan PryceHenry Kravis
Peter RiegertPeter Cohen
Joanna CassidyLinda Robinson
Fred ThompsonJim Robinson
Leilani SarelleLaurie Johnson
Matt ClarkEdward A. Horrigan Jr.
Jeffrey DeMunnH. John Greeniaus
David RascheTed Forstmann
Tom AldredgeCharlie Hugel
Graham BeckelDon Kelly
Peter DvorskyGeorge Roberts
Peter FrechetteRobert Allegro
Bruce BeattyAnthony the Pizza Man
Raye BirkTravis Gaines
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