description Tommy Boy Overview
Tommy Boy is a 1995 American road comedy directed by Peter Segal and starring Chris Farley and David Spade. Farley plays Tommy Callahan, the immature heir to an Ohio auto-parts manufacturer who must sell enough brake pads to keep the company operating after his father's sudden death. He travels with the sarcastic Richard Hayden, and their mismatched partnership drives a story built around sales calls, family responsibility, corporate deception, and physical comedy.
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Why does Tommy Callahan have to sell brake pads?
After his father's sudden death, Tommy must sell enough brake pads to keep the Ohio auto-parts company operating. The sales trip becomes the central problem in the 1995 road comedy.
Who stars in Tommy Boy?
Chris Farley plays Tommy Callahan, and David Spade is also a leading star. The film was directed by Peter Segal and released in 1995.
What kind of business does Tommy inherit?
Tommy is the immature heir to an Ohio auto-parts manufacturer. His attempt to save the family business turns factory problems into a road-sales adventure.
Who travels with Tommy during the sales trip?
David Spade plays Tommy's reluctant sales partner during the trip to sell brake pads. Their contrasting personalities provide much of the film's road-comedy tension.
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