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The Pest (1997)

"What kind of freakazoid would let someone hunt him just to collect $50,000?...Next question."

4.719971h 22mEN
ActionComedy

Directed by Paul Miller

Rating

4.7/10

Runtime

1h 22m

Language

EN

Release

February 7, 1997

Director

Paul Miller

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Overview

Fast-talking Latino con artist Pestario "Pest" Vargas is the target of Scottish mobsters to whom he owes a considerable debt. Willing to do anything to raise money and avoid severe injury or death, Vargas agrees to a very unusual job -- he will be transported to a remote island and hunted by Gustav ...

Cast

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Pest

Jeffrey Jones

Jeffrey Jones

Gustav

Edoardo Ballerini

Edoardo Ballerini

Himmel

Freddy Rodríguez

Freddy Rodríguez

Ninja

Tammy Townsend

Tammy Townsend

Xantha Kent

Aries Spears

Aries Spears

Chubby

Joe Morton

Joe Morton

Mr. Kent

Charles Hallahan

Charles Hallahan

Angus

Tom McCleister

Tom McCleister

Leo

Ivonne Coll

Ivonne Coll

Gladyz

Pat Skipper

Pat Skipper

Glen Livitt

Jorge Luis Abreu

Jorge Luis Abreu

Piercer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Pest (1997), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Fast-talking Latino con artist Pestario "Pest" Vargas is the target of Scottish mobsters to whom he owes a considerable debt. Willing to do anything to raise money and avoid severe injury or death, Vargas agrees to a very unusual job -- he will be transported to a remote island and hunted by Gustav Shank, a racist German executive. If he can survive a full day and night, Vargas gets $50,000 and will be set free. Is he wily enough to elude Shank?

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Pest. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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