Dinner at Fred’s (1997): Cast
Dinner at Fred’s is a 1997 comedy directed by Shawn Thompson, starring Kevin McDonald as Fred, Christopher Lloyd and Gil Bellows. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Shawn Thompson
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dinner at Fred’s About?
The premise of Dinner at Fred’s without spoilers.
A contemporary romantic comedy about love and magic. When a young businessman who performs magic tricks has his car break down on the way to his fiancée’s parents’ home for Christmas, he is forced to spend the holiday with an unconventional, quirky family. His sleight‑of‑hand and charm help bridge the gap between his world and theirs.
Dinner at Fred’s Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- man
- christmas
- independent film
- character name in title
Dinner at Fred’s Cast & Characters
Kevin McDonald leads the cast as Fred, with Christopher Lloyd as Dad and Gil Bellows as Richard. Directed by Shawn Thompson; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shawn Thompson
- Kevin McDonald as Fred
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Christopher Lloyd as Dad -
Gil Bellows as Richard -
Parker Posey as Celia
Also Starring in Dinner at Fred’s
· 21 more- Boyd Banks Talent Show MC
- Aidan Devine Officer Mike
- Roger Dunn Principal O'Sullivan
- Kathryn Kirkpatrick Big Judy
- Don Francks Gus
- John Neville Uncle Henrick
- Valerie Mahaffey Susan
- Patricia Gage Aunt Bonnie
- Jody Racicot Billy Ratree
- Trevor Blumas Young Richard
- Kristin Lehman Sarah Billings
- Joseph Kell Dennis
- Leon Pownall George Billings
- Nancy E.L. Ward Geisha Server (uncredited)
- Deborah Lobban Mom
- Fred Lee Japanese Executive
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- Katya Ladan Mrs. Billings
- Anthony Nicholas Antonacci Young Billy
- Lisa Hynes Janis
- Damian Gryski Juggling Dave
- Hayley Dineen Cute Girl
Cars in Dinner at Fred’s
8 cars on screen, including the 1994 BMW 3 Cabrio E36 and the 1981 Dodge Diplomat.
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1994 BMW 3 Cabrio E36 Important role -
1981 Dodge Diplomat Important role -
1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1972 Buick Riviera Minor role
Dinner at Fred’s Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Eine grauenvolle Familie” and “Чудеса на Новый год”.
- Also known as
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- Eine grauenvolle Familie
- Чудеса на Новый год
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Dinner at Fred’s FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dinner at Fred’s, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dinner at Fred’s?
Dinner at Fred’s runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Dinner at Fred’s released?
Dinner at Fred’s was released on October 2, 1997.
Who directed Dinner at Fred’s?
Dinner at Fred’s was directed by Shawn Thompson.
More films by Shawn Thompson Who is in the cast of Dinner at Fred’s?
Dinner at Fred’s stars Kevin McDonald as Fred, Christopher Lloyd as Dad and Gil Bellows as Richard, among 25 credited actors.
Does Dinner at Fred’s have a post-credit scene?
No. Dinner at Fred’s has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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