The dude, jeff lebowski jeff bridges is unemployed and laid back...until...victim of mistaken identity, two thugs break into his apartment in the errant belief that they are accosting jeff lebowski the pasadena millionaire.in hope of getting a replacement for his soiled carpet dude visits his wealthy namesake and, with buddy, ex 'nam' veteran, walter john goodman he is swept into a comedy thriller of extortion, embezzlement, sex and dope.it takes guys as simple as the dude and walter to make a story this complicated... And they'd really rather be bowling.