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The Cable Guy

A designer makes a grievious mistake when he rejects the friendship of a borderline cable guy.

Steven Kovak has been kicked out of his apartment by his girlfriend. Steven has a new apartment, and decides to slip the cable guy (Chip) $50 for free cable. Steven then fakes an interest in Chip's line of work. However Chip takes this to heart trying to become Steven's best bud. When Steven no longer wants to be Chips friend the man who can do it all goes on an all out assault to ruin Steven's life. In the backdrop is the delicate sub-plot of the trial of a former kid star for murdering his brother.

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The Cable Guy Videos

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

THE CABLE GUY (1996) – Gag Reel

THE CABLE GUY (1996) – Gag Reel

The Making of THE CABLE GUY (1996)

The Making of THE CABLE GUY (1996)

The Cable Guy (1996) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

The Cable Guy (1996) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Info about The Cable Guy

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Jul 12, 1996

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $102,825,796.00

Budget: $47,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Thriller