Company Man 2000
"International intelligence just got dumber."
Company Man (2000) follows the absurdly hilarious misadventures of Allan Quackenbush, a mild-mannered 1960s schoolteacher who fabricates a secret life as a CIA operative to silence his overbearing wife.
Director: Peter Askin
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Company Man (2000) about?
Set in the 1960s, this comedy stars Douglas McGrath as a schoolteacher who invents a CIA cover to appease his wife, only to accidentally embroil himself in a real Cold War-style spy operation. His fabrications snowball when he helps a Russian dancer defect, leading the clueless agency to send him on a wild goose chase in Cuba.
Who directed Company Man?
Peter Askin directed Company Man, bringing a sharp comedic edge to this satirical take on espionage and domestic deception.
Who stars in Company Man?
The film features an all-star comedic cast including John Turturro, Sigourney Weaver, Anthony LaPaglia, Alan Cumming, and Jeffrey Jones alongside Douglas McGrath.
Is Company Man (2000) worth watching?
If you enjoy dry, absurdist humor and Cold War-era spoofs, Company Man is a solid pick—though its unrated status means expectations should stay modest. The film's charm lies in its underdog protagonist's escalating lies and the hilarious incompetence of the spy agency around him. A hidden gem for fans of offbeat comedies.
How long is Company Man?
Company Man runs for 86 minutes, making it a perfect bite-sized comedy for a lazy afternoon.
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About Company Man (2000) — A 1960s Spy Comedy That's Pure Satirical Gold
Company Man (2000) follows the absurdly hilarious misadventures of Allan Quackenbush, a mild-mannered 1960s schoolteacher who fabricates a secret life as a CIA operative to silence his overbearing wife. When a Russian ballet dancer dramatically defects into his life, Allan spins an even wilder tale, claiming to have orchestrated the escape. The CIA, not exactly known for its sharpest agents, takes Allan's tall tales at face value and sends him on a fool's errand to Cuba to track down a shadowy operative known only as "Agent X." What unfolds is a razor-sharp satire of Cold War paranoia, bureaucratic incompetence, and the lengths people go to avoid domestic strife.
Directed by Peter Askin with a cast that includes comedy heavyweights like John Turturro, Sigourney Weaver, and Anthony LaPaglia, Company Man delivers a blend of slapstick humor and deadpan wit. The film thrives on its retro 1960s aesthetic, where pastel suits and spy-fi tropes collide with laugh-out-loud realities. It's a comedy that pokes fun at both the absurdity of espionage and the universal struggle of keeping up with lies—big or small.