Black Sheep

Black Sheep

Year: 1996

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Penelope Spheeris

Comedy

A politician poised for success finds himself in a tight spot and enlists the help of an awkward and endearing assistant. The assistant’s main job is to manage his sibling, who is well-meaning but prone to making embarrassing mistakes that could derail the campaign. It's a comedic story about family, responsibility, and the challenges of keeping a political image intact.

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1

Mike Helps Al's Campaign

Mike Donnelly, a well-meaning but clumsy man, joins efforts with his older brother Al in a bid for the Governor's seat against incumbent Evelyn Tracy. Despite his chaotic nature, Mike's enthusiasm for the campaign shines through.

2

Comedic Disaster at the Theater

During one of the campaign advertising drives, Mike experiences a hilarious mishap involving a pack of dogs. This unintended debacle results in a comedic disaster that leads him crashing into a movie theater, further complicating Al's campaign efforts.

Movie Theater
3

Roger Suggests Distance

Al's shrewd campaign manager, Roger Kovary, proposes that Al distance himself from Mike’s antics in order to maintain a more serious image for the campaign. Despite this advice, Al chooses to embrace Mike's unconventional style, believing it may appeal to voters.

4

Run-In with Sgt. Drake

Steve, Al's suave campaign aide, encounters a mentally unstable Vietnam veteran named Sgt. Drake Sabitch. This unpredictable meeting leads to Steve having his rental car hijacked, placing both men in a precarious situation.

Rental Car Location
5

Failed Attempt to Stop Underage Drinking

In an effort to prevent underage drinking, Mike unintentionally creates a larger mess, resulting in compromising photographs that lead to his dismissal from the local recreation center. This setback adds to the challenges Al faces in his campaign.

Local Recreation Center
6

Fire at the Recreation Center

A nightmarish situation unfolds when a fire breaks out at the recreation center, sparked by thugs. Just when it seems dire, an acquaintance named Robbie arrives to help, providing much-needed assistance before the police arrive.

Local Recreation Center
7

Retreat to Rural Shack

Under Roger’s suggestion, Mike and Steve relocate to a remote shack to evade escalating complications. However, their troubles are far from over as their next misadventure leads them into a world of bizarre challenges.

Garfield County
8

Close Call Under a Boulder

While seeking cell phone reception, Steve stumbles upon a bus filled with oddities owned by Drake. A narrow escape ensues as a massive boulder nearly crushes their hideout, showcasing their risky predicament.

Rugged Mountain
9

Storm Destroys Their Cabin

A furious storm rips the roof off their temporary cabin, forcing Mike to contact Al. Unfortunately, Al's response is less than supportive after a disastrous performance on MTV, pushing him further away from Mike.

Remote Cabin
10

Encounter with Drake's Booby-Trapped Home

Desperate to catch Al's campaign debate, Mike and Steve enter Drake's heavily booby-trapped dwelling. This encounter spirals into a fistfight, resulting in an unexpected display of Mike's physical prowess and the forming of an unusual friendship.

Drake's Home
11

Damaging Photos Released

As the election heats up, Governor Tracy seeks to sabotage Al by releasing incriminating photographs of Mike. This act threatens to derail Al's campaign, placing even more pressure on Mike to take action.

12

Exposing Corruption

Recognizing the corrupt practices in the election process, Mike discovers that deceased voters had been fraudulently casting ballots for Tracy. This revelation marks a turning point that could change the tide of the election.

County Voting Office
13

Crashing Tracy's Victory Party

With new evidence in hand, Mike and Steve commandeer Robbie's police car and crash Tracy's victory party to expose the truth. Their bold move leads to chaos as police officers converge, heightening the stakes.

Tracy's Victory Party
14

Election Day Triumph

Mike’s courageous actions during the election shift the results in Al's favor, leading to the downfall of Governor Tracy. A few months later, we see the positive changes in Al's administration and Mike's reinstatement.

Three Months Later
15

Comedic Misadventure on Departure

As Al and Steve prepare for a meeting, a final comedic twist occurs when Mike's jacket gets caught in a jet door. This mishap leaves him stranded outside as the plane ascends into the sky, epitomizing his mischief.

Airport

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