The Pest
"What kind of freakazoid would let someone hunt him just to collect $50,000?...Next question."
Originally released in 1997. The Pest is a action/comedy film. directed by Paul Miller. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Leguizamo, Jeffrey Jones, and Edoardo Ballerini
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (161 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.6M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,600,000
Production Companies
- The Bubble Factory
- TriStar Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pest about?
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,...
Who directed The Pest?
The Pest was directed by Paul Miller.
How long is The Pest?
The Pest has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Pest released?
The Pest was released on February 7, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pest?
The main cast of The Pest includes John Leguizamo, Jeffrey Jones, Edoardo Ballerini, Freddy Rodríguez, Tammy Townsend.
Is The Pest worth watching?
The Pest has a user rating of 4.7/10 based on 161 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.