F. Ross Johnson decides to buyout his own tobacco firm RJR Nabisco after the plans of the launch of his new product, a smokeless cigarette Premier, fail on account of market rumours.
James Garner
F. Ross Johnson
Jonathan Pryce
Henry Kravis
Peter Riegert
Peter Cohen
Joanna Cassidy
Linda Robinson
Fred Thompson
Jim Robinson
Leilani Sarelle
Laurie Johnson
Matt Clark
Edward A. Horrigan Jr.
Jeffrey DeMunn
H. John Greeniaus
David Rasche
Ted Forstmann
Tom Aldredge
Charlie Hugel
Barbarians at the Gate is a comedy, drama, tv movie film released in 1993 exploring themes of dinner party. Directed by Glenn Jordan, it stars James Garner, Jonathan Pryce, Peter Riegert. F. Ross Johnson decides to buyout his own tobacco firm RJR Nabisco after the plans of the launch of his new product, a smokeless cigarette Premier, fail on account of market rumours.
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