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30 March 1984 (Finland) moreTagline:
He's making the world safe for insanity.Plot:
A timid college professor, conned into posing as a flamboyant pimp, finds himself enjoying his new occupation on the streets. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
A Silly Comedic Gem moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Dan Aykroyd | ... | Clifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit |
 | Howard Hesseman | ... | Smooth Walker |
 | Donna Dixon | ... | Monica McNeil |
| Lydia Lei | ... | Jasmine Wu |
| T.K. Carter | ... | Diavolo Washington |
 | Lynn Whitfield | ... | Thelma Cleland |
 | Fran Drescher | ... | Karen Blittstein |
| John A. Maloney | ... | Commodore |
| Pershing P. Anderson | ... | Stretch |
| William Munchow | ... | Professor Artel |
| Ed Meekin | ... | Professor Durant (as Edward Meekin) |
| Hank Salas | ... | Johnny |
| Rudolph Kovar | ... | Carson (as Rudolf Kovar) |
| Kate Murtagh | ... | Mom |
| Peter Elbling | ... | Guptor |
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"Doctor Detroit" ranks in my top five comedy films ever. Though I was not old enough to see it when originally released, it has since become a diehard favorite of mine and my friends. It is not so much an "intelligent" comedy, as seems to the trend recently. But it is definitely good old '80s fun.
The story is inventive, and the characters well-thought-out and well-played. Dan Aykroyd is perfect as the geeky college professor turned hero. T.K. Carter brings laughs as Diavolo, the well-connected limo driver. And Kate Murtagh is hilarious in her role as "Mom", the shady owner of a limo service.
This really just a fun, silly movie which will give you a 90-minute shot of escapism. It is worth seeing if for no other reason than the costume that Aykroyd dons as he becomes "Dr. Detroit." I find it a shame that the movie has yet to see a DVD release -- I have to make do with my 20 year old Laserdisc copy. But if you can find this at your local video store, RENT IT! You won't be sorry.