The Slammin' Salmon
A former heavyweight boxing champion turned restaurant owner stages a high-stakes competition among his waiters to win $10,000—or risk a brutal "beat down.
“Bring a bib, it's gonna get messy.”
Synopsis
The brutal former heavyweight boxing champion Cleon "Slammin" Johnson was known for his aggressive fighting style and dominance in the ring during the 1970s and 1980s. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 12, 1952, Johnson turned professional in 1973 and quickly gained a reputation for his powerful punches and intimidating presence. He held the WBA heavyweight title from 1981 to 1984, successfully defending it six times before losing it to James Smith. Johnson's career was marked by several high-profile bouts and notable victories over fighters such as Ken Norton and Larry Holmes. After retiring from boxing in 1989, he became a boxing commentator and trainer, continuing to influence the sport from behind the scenes.
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Principal cast & crew: 38
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Edited by Brad KatzShot by Robert BarocciScored by Nathan BarrDesigned by Erich W Schultz
Box Office
2009 · Box office
Grossed $60K worldwide
Worldwide gross
$60K
Opening week (7-day): $36K
Peak 11 theaters
Also known as
- Slammin’ Salmon – Butter bei die Fische!de
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Cast & Crew
38 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Michael Clarke Duncan
as Cleon Salmon
Jay Chandrasekhar
as Nuts
Kevin Heffernan
as Rich
Jeff Chase
as Anthony
Steve Lemme
as Connor
Carla Gallo
as Stacy
Erik Stolhanske
as Guy
Paul Soter
as Dave / Donnie
Cobie Smulders
as Tara
Michael Yurchak
as Jamie the Line Chef
Will Forte
as Horace the Lone Diner
Nat Faxon
as Carl the Manager
Supporting cast
19Jolie Martin
as Waitress
April Bowlby
as Mia
Olivia Munn
as Samara Dubois
Vivica A Fox
as Nutella
Morgan Fairchild
as Morgan Fairchild
Lance Henriksen
as Dick Lobo
Carrie Clifford
as Patty the Hostess
Rosalie Ward
as Merlot Customer
Marc Evan Jackson
as Dry Sac Customer
Sendhil Ramamurthy
as Marlon Spencer
Koji Kataoka
as Mr. Yamamuri
Smith Cho
as Translator
Gillian Vigman
as The Escort
Michael Weaver
as The John
Avi Rothman
as Steve Lemmaducci
Candace Smith
as Mrs. Eva Salmon Parente
Jim Gaffigan
as Stanley Bellin
Sam Redford
as British Guy
Jim Rash
as Disgusted Businessman
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1Writers
4Producers
2Other crew
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