Two hapless explorers lead an ill-fated 1804 expedition through the Pacific Northwest in a hopeless, doomed effort to reach the Pacific Ocean before Lewis and Clark.
Acting
Farley's physical comedy is genuinely transcendent, Perry plays perfect exasperated straight man.
Practical Effects
The eagle attack and bear mauling are gloriously unhinged practical effects.
Director
Christopher Guest
Chris Farley
Bartholomew Hunt
Matthew Perry
Leslie Edwards
Bokeem Woodbine
Jonah
Barry Del Sherman
Sergeant
Eugene Levy
Guy Fontenot
Lisa Barbuscia
Shaquinna
Christian Clemenson
Father Girard
Patrick Cranshaw
Jackson
Jonathan Joss
Bent Twig
Gregory Cruz
Iowa Indian
Don Lake
Elias
Brent Hinkley
Trapper
John Farley
Bartender
Kevin Dunn
Hidalgo
Tim DeKay
New Bartender
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Farley died four months before release; the film was dedicated to him and was his last leading role.
This bombed hard in '98 but became a cable staple—peak example of Farley's posthumous cult redemption arc.
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