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Two sleazy suits try to out-jerk each other in 20 minutes of corporate cringe comedy.
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IMDb
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The Deal (1998)

cringe comedysleazeball energy90s time capsule

Overview

Comedy

A big-idea farce about big, badass businessmen.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Joe Grifasi commits fully to being the worst man you've ever met.

Writing

Dialogue so aggressively 90s it feels excavated from a Wall Street time capsule.

Best for:Solo: Quick hit of cynicism when you hate capitalism but make it funny.·Background: Short enough to not ruin your life if you glance up occasionally.
Don Scardino

Director

Don Scardino

ReleasedJan 1, 1998
Runtime20m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight

Top Cast

Joe Grifasi

Joe Grifasi

Boular

Larry Pine

Larry Pine

Veneer

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Trivia

Don Scardino directed this between episodes of 'Law & Order' and '30 Rock' — his comedy instincts were clearly sharpening.

Cultural

Released post-'Boiler Room' and pre-'The Office,' this short captures a specific moment when corporate villainy was still played for laughs rather than prestige TV drama.

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