Irene Hobart, Alex's mother David Argue ... Kevin, Carlos' house mate Bruce Allpress ... Mr. Ridley, Maggie's father Val Lamond ... Mrs. Ridley Richard Hanna ... Nigel, Alex's tennis partner Noel Appleby ... Slim, Mañana chef Eric Liddy ... Edison, the Hobart's butler Kim Buchanan ... Eve Tracey Joel Tobeck ... Lance, bar patron Jonathan Coleman (presenter) ... Postman References External links 1990 films 1990 comedy films New Zealand comedy films Films credited to Alan Smithee Films directed by Michael Gottlieb American comedy films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films