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After a case of mistaken identity turns his life upside down, an ordinary guy suddenly finds himself stranded somewhere he never expected to be. With no easy way home, he has to rely on quick thinking, luck, and the people he meets along the way. Every attempt to fix the situation somehow makes it even more ridiculous. Next week, we’re reviewing a comedy about identity, bureaucracy, and how one unbelievable mistake snowballs into a wild adventure. Commissioned by Fernando Z. (6\/3\/25)<\/div>\n
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Release date: <\/span>August 21, 1987 (USA<\/a>)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Director: <\/span>Cheech Marin<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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MPAA rating: <\/span>R<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Running time: <\/span>1h 25m<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Distributed by: <\/span>Universal Pictures<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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