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The Pest

The Pest

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

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?

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Pest
  • Genres: Action, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1997-02-07
  • Runtime: 82 minutes
  • Rating: 4.638/10 (149 votes)
  • Budget: $17,000,000
  • Revenue: $3,600,000
  • Production Companies: The Bubble Factory, TriStar Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.7441
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

as Pest

Jeffrey Jones

Jeffrey Jones

as Gustav

Edoardo Ballerini

Edoardo Ballerini

as Himmel

Freddy Rodríguez

Freddy Rodríguez

as Ninja

Tammy Townsend

Tammy Townsend

as Xantha Kent

Aries Spears

Aries Spears

as Chubby

Joe Morton

Joe Morton

as Mr. Kent

Charles Hallahan

Charles Hallahan

as Angus

Tom McCleister

Tom McCleister

as Leo

Ivonne Coll

Ivonne Coll

as Gladyz

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Pest Trailer

The Pest - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

islandneo-nazismhunting human beingsscamhispanic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pest?

The Pest is a Action, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1997-02-07.

Who are the main actors in The Pest?

The main cast includes John Leguizamo, Jeffrey Jones, Edoardo Ballerini, Freddy Rodríguez, Tammy Townsend, .

Where can I watch The Pest online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Pest is available.

Is The Pest based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Pest?

The Pest has an IMDb rating of 4.638/10 based on 149 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Pest?

The movie had a production budget of $17,000,000 and earned $3,600,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Pest?

The soundtrack was composed by The Bubble Factory, TriStar Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Pest filmed?

The Pest was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Pest?

The total runtime of The Pest is 82 minutes.

Is The Pest suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Pest?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Pest.

Does The Pest have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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