Hamburg, John 1970-Overview
Most widely held works about
John Hamburg
Most widely held works by
John Hamburg
Along came Polly
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12 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in English and held by 1,298 libraries worldwide Reuben Feffer, a professional risk assessor, is not one to ever take chances in any aspect of his life. But when his new bride Lisa leaves him for French scuba instructor Claude on their honeymoon, he finally decides to a risk of his own. At a party, he meets free-spirited Polly, whom he remembers from the seventh grade. Unlike the control-freak Reuben, she's spent her life living on the edge. They reluctantly begin a romance and Polly introduces him to a new world of spicy food and what it mean to really take a chance.
I love you, man
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10 editions published in 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,210 libraries worldwide After Peter gets engaged to the woman of his dreams, he realizes he has not one friend to serve as his best man. To rectify the situation, he goes on a series of man-dates before he meets Sydney Fife, with whom he instantly bonds. While Peter and Sydney become closer, his relationship with his fiancee begins to suffer, forcing him to choose between her or his new B.F.F.
Little Fockers
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5 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,038 libraries worldwide Greg Focker has finally begun to earn the respect of his ex-CIA father-in-law, Jack Byrnes but one important test still lies ahead: will Greg prove that he has what it takes to be the family's next 'Godfocker', or will the circle of trust be broken for good?
Zoolander
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17 editions published between 2001 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 977 libraries worldwide 3-time winner of the Male Model of the Year, Derek, loses out the fourth time to rival, Hansen. Now the ridiculously good-looking supermodel, with the help of a women reporter, must save the world from an evil clothes manufacture.
Meet the parents
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12 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and French and held by 922 libraries worldwide Greg is in love with Pam, and views their upcoming trip to her parents' house as a perfect opportunity to ask her to marry him. Once Greg is introduced to Pam's parents, however, things slide steadily downhill. Pam's dad, Jack, takes an instant and obvious dislike to Greg, remarking constantly about the fact that he is a male nurse. The weekend goes from bad to worse when Greg manages to, almost, destroy the house and the wedding.
Meet the parents
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2 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in Italian and English and held by 386 libraries worldwide Greg is in love with Pam, and views their upcoming trip to her parents' house as a perfect opportunity to ask her to marry him. Once Greg is introduced to Pam's parents, however, things slide steadily downhill. Pam's dad, Jack, takes an instant and obvious dislike to Greg, remarking constantly about the fact that he is a male nurse. The weekend goes from bad to worse when Greg manages to, almost, destroy the house and the wedding.
Safe men
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3 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and Multiple languages and held by 124 libraries worldwide Sam and Eddie are a pair of inept lounge singers who, after being mistaken by the mafia for master safecrackers, find themselves pulling off a series of heists in the burglary business.
Meet the parents Meet the Fockers
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 95 libraries worldwide Meet the parents: Greg Focker will be proposing to his girlfriend Pam while they are visiting her parents. But he must ask her father first.
Meet the Fockers
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9 editions published between 2005 and 2011 in English and French and held by 82 libraries worldwide Domestic disaster looms when Greg Focker's straight-laced ex-CIA father-in-law meets Greg's unconventional hippie parents.
Stella. Season one
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 48 libraries worldwide Contains a comedy troupe that's highbrow, lowbrow, and every brow in between. Whether they are tramps looking for a hot meal or office party crashers, the boys do it all with a twinkle in their eye and a song in their heart.
An interview with screenwriter John Hamburg
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2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 27 libraries worldwide John Hamburg is a very funny guy. After writing and directing the crime comedy Safe Men, Hamburg co-wrote Meet the Parents, Zoolander, and Meet the Fockers, spawning a few catchphrases in the process. He also wrote and directed the romantic comedy Along Came Polly. In this amusing interview, Hamburg discusses the importance of monologues, test screenings, and keeping Robert De Niro happy.
Quadruple feature. Romantic comedy pack
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide Along came Polly. Reuben Feffer, a professional risk assessor, is not one to ever take chances in any aspect of his life. But when his new bride Lisa leaves him for French scuba instructor Claude on their honeymoon, he finally decides to a risk of his own. At a party, he meets free-spirited Polly, whom he remembers from the seventh grade. Unlike the control-freak Reuben, she's spent her life living on the edge. They reluctantly begin a romance and Polly introduces him to a new world of spicy food and what it mean to really take a chance.
Along came Polly Reality bites ; Mystery men
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 9 libraries worldwide A man who always plays it safe falls in love with a free-spirited woman; four friends face the reality of life after college; a group of ragtag superheroes band together to face an evil villain.
Movie marathon collection romantic favorites
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Along came Polly : Reuben, a man who always plays it safe, finds his world shaken up when he falls for Polly, a free-spirited girl who lives for the moment.
Along came Polly
by John Hamburg
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3 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and French and held by 4 libraries worldwide Reuben Feffer est l'homme le plus prudent, le plus routinier du monde. L'insouciante Polly Prince navigue à vue, improvise au jour le jour, multiplie les paris et les coups de tête. Deux surprises de taille viennent troubler la vie si ordonnée de Reuben Feffer. La première : sa femme le trompe et le plaque en pleine lune de miel. La seconde : il rencontre Polly à une réception, la trouve charmante, drôle et séduisante, se souvient qu'ils firent ensemble leurs études secondaires et qu'elle était, comme lui, un modèle de sérieux. Aucune raison de penser qu'elle ait changé...
I love you, man J't'aime, mon homme
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide After Peter gets engaged to the woman of his dreams he realizes he has not one friend to serve as his best man. To rectify the situation, he goes on a series of man-dates before he meets Sydney Fife with whom he instantly bonds. While Peter and Sydney become closer, his relationship with his fiancee begins to suffer forcing him to choose between her or his new B.F.F.
Los padres de ella = Meet the parents
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8 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 2 libraries worldwide
Mon beau-père, mes parents et moi
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5 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 2 libraries worldwide
Dos torpes en apuros = Safe men
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4 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 2 libraries worldwide
Polly et moi
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4 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 2 libraries worldwide more
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Multiple languages (16) French (11) Spanish (10) Undetermined (4) German (3) Italian (1) Dutch (1) Covers
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