Plot — What is The Pest about?
Fast-talking Latino con artist Pestario "Pest" Vargas is the target of Scottish mobsters to whom he owes a considerable debt. Willing to do anything to raise money and avoid severe injury or death, Vargas agrees to a very unusual job -- he will be transported to a remote island and hunted by Gustav Shank, a racist German executive. If he can survive a full day and night, Vargas gets $50,000 and will be set free. Is he wily enough to elude Shank?
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 82 min |
| Audience Score | 47% (4.7/10, 166 votes) |
The Pest — FAQ
Is The Pest worth watching? The Pest holds a 4.7/10 rating from 166 viewers. Fast-talking Latino con artist Pestario "Pest" Vargas is the target of Scottish mobsters to whom he owes a considerable debt. Willing to do anything to raise money and avoid severe injury or death, Vargas agrees to a ver
Who directed The Pest? Directed by Paul Miller.
Who is in the cast of The Pest? It stars John Leguizamo, Jeffrey Jones, Edoardo Ballerini, Freddy Rodríguez, Tammy Townsend, Aries Spears and more.
Where can I stream The Pest? You can stream The Pest on Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Pest release? It released in 1997.
