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  • Chump Change (2000)
  • R
    89 min | Comedy, Romance
Chump Change (2000)
R
89 min | Comedy, Romance

Rags to riches to rags comedy loosely based on the director Steve Burrows' actual experiences while writing screenplays in Los Angeles. Burrows (aka "Milwaukee Steve") finally makes it big as "The Crotch Fresh" commercial guy, but then ...See moreRags to riches to rags comedy loosely based on the director Steve Burrows' actual experiences while writing screenplays in Los Angeles. Burrows (aka "Milwaukee Steve") finally makes it big as "The Crotch Fresh" commercial guy, but then can't catch another break -- not even when he auditions for a new Crotch Fresh commercial! He decides the only way to make a comeback as an actor is to fake his own death, then make a glorious return. Before that idea pans out, Milwaukee goes on "Wheel of Fortune", and become notorious when he's sued by the Merv Griffin Corp. "Milwaukee Steve" becomes a hot ticket, with numerous folks riding his coattails. However, after a studio hires him to write a script, nothing works out as planned. Desperate, broke, and depressed, Steve returns to Milwaukee, in mid-winter, to gain comfort from family and friends -- only to find his mother has rented out his room while on her annual trip to the Netherlands. "Milwaukee" then recounts his Los Angeles' saga to his mom's boarder as they explore some of Milwaukee's more amusing locales. By the end of the film we've met a host of crazy characters, and we are rooting for "Milwaukee Steve/The Crotch Fresh Guy" to find his own brand of "fame, fortune, cheese, and beer." Written by RJ-15 See less
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Director
Stephen Burrows (as Stephen D. Burrows)
Writer
Stephen Burrows (written by)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editors
Stephen Burrows | Kevin Matusow (as Kevin J. Matusow) | Pepper Welch
Casting Director
Production Designer
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Updated Mar 30, 2000

Release date
Jan 7, 2004 (United States)
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61 cast members
Name Known for
Stephen Burrows
Milwaukee Steve Milwaukee Steve   See fewer
Tim Matheson
Simon 'Sez' Simone Simon 'Sez' Simone   See fewer
Traci Lords
Sam (as Traci Elizabeth Lords) Sam (as Traci Elizabeth Lords)   See fewer
A.J. Benza
Steve's Agent Steve's Agent   See fewer
Fred Willard
Steve's Manager Steve's Manager   See fewer
Clancy Brown
The Man The Man   See fewer
McNally Sagal
Maloney Maloney   See fewer
Jon Chardiet
Mr. C. Mr. C.   See fewer
Willie Etra
88 Fingers 88 Fingers   See fewer
Stef Zamorano
Coco Delapino (as Stefane Zamorano) Coco Delapino (as Stefane Zamorano)   See fewer
Theo Greenly
Chuckie Self Chuckie Self   See fewer
Mandy Levin
Bistro Waitress Bistro Waitress   See fewer
Michael McDonald
Dack (as Michael James McDonald) Dack (as Michael James McDonald)   See fewer
Jerry Stiller
The Colonel The Colonel   See fewer
Miriam Flynn
Bussler Waitress Bussler Waitress   See fewer
John Judd
Wisconsin Cop Wisconsin Cop   See fewer
Leland Crooke
Commercial Director Commercial Director   See fewer
Brett Miller
Crotch Fresh Team Mate Crotch Fresh Team Mate   See fewer
Lee Cowan
Crotch Fresh Announcer Crotch Fresh Announcer   See fewer
Harry Burrows
Gong Show Player Gong Show Player   See fewer
Mary Jo Burrows
Gong Show Player Gong Show Player   See fewer
Anne Meara
Casting Director Casting Director   See fewer
John Rosenfeld
Agent #1 Agent #1   See fewer
Mary Scheer
Agent #2 Agent #2   See fewer
Mike Malin
Manager #1 Manager #1   See fewer
Paula Hill
Manager #2 Manager #2   See fewer
Betsy Monroe
Sugaree Sugaree   See fewer
Taylor Ewing
8th Grader 8th Grader   See fewer
Joshua Glyn
8th Grade Dropout / Penguin Boy (as Josh 'G Man' Glyn) 8th Grade Dropout / Penguin Boy (as Josh 'G Man' Glyn)   See fewer
Kristen_McCullough
Gail (as Kristen McCullough) Gail (as Kristen McCullough)   See fewer
Olivia Debono
Ass-Slapped Girl Ass-Slapped Girl   See fewer
Vene L. Arcoraci
Limo Girl Limo Girl   See fewer
Sam Dole
Studio Messenger Studio Messenger   See fewer
Amy Stiller
Cherri Contrary Cherri Contrary   See fewer
Christopher Lawford
Studio Executive #1 Studio Executive #1   See fewer
Peggy Etra
Studio Executive #2 (as Peggy Maltby) Studio Executive #2 (as Peggy Maltby)   See fewer
Roger Clinton
Studio Executive #3 Studio Executive #3   See fewer
Tanya Veit
Agency Receptionist Agency Receptionist   See fewer
Steve Kehela
Security Guard Security Guard   See fewer
Ernie Vincent
Grandfather Grandfather   See fewer
Steve Meisner
Steve Meisner Band Steve Meisner Band   See fewer
Bill Micale
Steve Meisner Band Steve Meisner Band   See fewer
Dale Stelzer
Steve Meisner Band Steve Meisner Band   See fewer
Gary Hendrickson
Steve Meisner Band Steve Meisner Band   See fewer
Darlene
Darlene Darlene   See fewer
Abe Vigoda
The Frog The Frog   See fewer
Kate Miller
Desiree, the Whore Desiree, the Whore   See fewer
Sondra Lee
Her Mom Her Mom   See fewer
David Vinau
Sam's date Sam's date   See fewer
Ernest Borgnine
Det. Lt. Mike Rogo (archive footage) (uncredited) Det. Lt. Mike Rogo (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Red Buttons
James Martin (archive footage) (uncredited) James Martin (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Carl Kocis
Acting Student (uncredited) Acting Student (uncredited)   See fewer
Carol Lynley
Nonnie Parry (archive footage) (uncredited) Nonnie Parry (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Pamela Sue Martin
Susan Shelby (archive footage) (uncredited) Susan Shelby (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Roddy McDowall
Acres (archive footage) (uncredited) Acres (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Katherine Ann McGregor
Mrs. Lambert (uncredited) Mrs. Lambert (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Shea
Robin Shelby (archive footage) (uncredited) Robin Shelby (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Stella Stevens
Linda Rogo (archive footage) (uncredited) Linda Rogo (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Shelley Winters
Belle Rosen (archive footage) (uncredited) Belle Rosen (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
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