Wayne's World (1992)
Director
Penelope Spheeris
Main cast
Mike Myers; Dana Carvey; Rob Lowe; Tia Carrere; Lara Flynn Boyle
Genres
Comedy
Description
When a sleazy TV exec offers Wayne and Garth a fat contract to tape their late-night public access show at his network, they can't believe their good fortune. But they soon discover the road from basement to big-time is a gnarly one, fraught with danger, temptation and ragin' party opportunities.
Penelope Spheeris
Main cast
Mike Myers; Dana Carvey; Rob Lowe; Tia Carrere; Lara Flynn Boyle
Genres
Comedy
Description
When a sleazy TV exec offers Wayne and Garth a fat contract to tape their late-night public access show at his network, they can't believe their good fortune. But they soon discover the road from basement to big-time is a gnarly one, fraught with danger, temptation and ragin' party opportunities.
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