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Bottle Shock   2008         PG-13, 110 min. Genre: Drama Director: Randall Miller   Cast: Chris Pine, Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman, Rachael Taylor, Freddy Rodriguez, Eliza Dushku, Bradley Whitford, Dennis Farina, Miguel Sandoval, Joe Regalbuto, Hal B. Klein, Kirk Baily, Philippe Bergeron, Mark Famiglietti   In 1976, British expatriate Steven Spurrier (Alan Rickman), now living in Paris where he owns a wine shop, sets up a wine competition. Having heard about California wines, Spurrier researches the wineries there and finds Jim Barret's (Bill Pullman) winery, Chateau Montelana. Jim's hippie son Bo (Chris Pine) isn't very interested in the family business, but Jim agrees to enter the contest, despite being suspicious that the contest is rigged in favor of the French. He brings his wine to Paris—and the rest is history when Napa Valley gains its reputation worldwide as a superior wine region. Based on a true story. Cast Chris Pine Bo Barrett Alan Rickman Steven Spurrier Bill Pullman Jim Barrett Rachael Taylor Sam Freddy Rodriguez Gustavo Brambila Eliza Dushku Joe Bradley Whitford Professor Saunders Dennis Farina Maurice Miguel Sandoval Mr. Garcia Joe Regalbuto Bill Hal B. Klein Shenky Kirk Baily Loan Officer Philippe Bergeron Pierre Tari Mark Famiglietti Waiter