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Working Stiffs
From the Sideshow Cinema archives! An unscrupulous temp agency finds a way create the ideal work force. Raise the dead and send them off on jobs. No pay, no lunches,no insurance needed. Just a cold corpse. A black satire on the work ethic gone wild.
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Plot Summary
Two down-on-their-luck friends, desperate for cash, hatch a plan to become petty criminals. Their schemes, however, are more inept than effective, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and escalating trouble. As they try to outsmart the law and each other, their friendship is tested in this low-budget crime comedy.
Critical Reception
Working Stiffs is a largely forgotten independent comedy from the late 80s. It received minimal distribution and critical attention, and is generally regarded as a B-movie with a few humorous moments but hampered by its limited budget and uneven execution. Audience reception is sparse due to its obscurity.
What Reviewers Say
Amusing albeit low-budget comedy with a few sharp dialogue moments.
The film struggles with pacing and a lack of polish.
Offers some laughs but is ultimately forgettable.
Google audience: Due to its limited release and obscurity, there are no substantial Google user reviews available to summarize.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very low budget, contributing to its raw, independent feel and limited distribution.
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