Barbarians at the Gate (1993)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 6.373 |
Directed By
Glenn Jordan
Crew
Richard Gibbs
Glenn Jordan
Larry Gelbart
Ray Stark
Thomas Del Ruth
Thomas M. Hammel
TOP CAST
James Garner
F. Ross Johnson
Jonathan Pryce
Henry Kravis
Peter Riegert
Peter Cohen
Joanna Cassidy
Linda Robinson
Fred Thompson
Jim Robinson
Leilani Sarelle
Laurie Johnson
David Rasche
Ted Forstmann
Zachary Benjamin
Young F. Ross Johnson (uncredited)
Jeffrey DeMunn
H. John Greeniaus
Tom Aldredge
Charlie Hugel
Graham Beckel
Don Kelly
Peter Dvorsky
George Roberts
Peter Frechette
Robert Allegro
Mark Harelik
Peter Atkins
Dean Norris
1st Scientist
Rita Wilson
Carolyne Roehm-Kravis
Dick Cavett
Self
Tom Brokaw
Self
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