Shooting Fish

Shooting Fish A Novel

Media tie-in

Paperback (20 Oct 1997)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Tie-in to the hottest British comedy film since Four Weddings and a Funeral starring Kate Beckinsale and Stuart Townsend.

'Shooting Fish' is slang for a rip-off or an easy con game - 'as easy as shooting fish in a barrel.' This contemporary British comedy tells the story of twenty-somethings Dylan (Dan Futterman) and Jez (Stuart Townsend) who are over-qualified and under-employed.

Tired of the 'rich get richer' syndrome, they decide to exploit it. Their aim is to make a million pounds each and London is their oyster. They plan to scam anyone who can afford it.

But into their lives comes Georgie (Kate Beckinsale) who has her own mission, just as driving, just as inventive, but far more altruistic. She needs money - a lot of money. And in Jez and Dylan she's just struck gold.

Acclaimed director Stefan Schwartz has created a contemporary British young romantic comedy on the edge of reality - where nothing is quite what it seems.

About the Publisher

HarperCollinsPublishers

HarperCollinsPublishers

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Book information

ISBN: 9780006511168
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub date:
Edition: Media tie-in
DEWEY: 823.914
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 233
Weight: 170g
Height: 198mm
Width: 130mm