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Bottle Shock

Bottle Shock

Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation

20086.41h 50m

Overview

Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier heads to California in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the French capital. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.

Directed by Randall Miller
Written by Jody Savin, Randall Miller, Lannette Pabon
Produced by J. Todd Harris, Randall Miller, Brenda Lhormer
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $4.0M

Top Cast

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

Steven Spurrier

Chris Pine

Chris Pine

Bo Barrett

Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman

Jim Barrett

Rachael Taylor

Rachael Taylor

Sam Fulton

Freddy Rodríguez

Freddy Rodríguez

Gustavo Brambila

Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

Maurice Cantavale

H

Hal B. Klein

Shenky

Jean-Michel Richaud

Jean-Michel Richaud

Maitre d'

Eliza Dushku

Eliza Dushku

Joe

Kirk Baily

Kirk Baily

Loan Officer

Themes & Keywords

winewinegrowing

About Bottle Shock

Bottle Shock is a comedy, drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of wine, winegrowing. Directed by Randall Miller, it stars Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, Bill Pullman. Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier heads to California in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the French capital. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.

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