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Release Date:
27 June 1986 (USA) moreTagline:
Barbara Stone has just been kidnapped by K-Mart, and what she doesn't know won't hurt her. morePlot:
A couple, cheated by a vile businessman, kidnap his wife in retalitation, without knowing that their enemy is delighted they did. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
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one of my all-time favorites more (66 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Danny DeVito | ... | Sam Stone | |
| Bette Midler | ... | Barbara Stone | |
| Judge Reinhold | ... | Ken Kessler | |
| Helen Slater | ... | Sandy Kessler | |
| Anita Morris | ... | Carol Dodsworth | |
| Bill Pullman | ... | Earl Mott | |
| William G. Schilling | ... | Chief Henry Benton | |
| Art Evans | ... | Lt. Bender | |
| Clarence Felder | ... | Lt. Walters | |
| J.E. Freeman | ... | Bedroom Killer | |
| Gary Riley | ... | Heavy Metal Kid | |
| Phyllis Applegate | ... | Loan Officer | |
| Jeannine Bisignano | ... | Hooker in Car | |
| J.P. Bumstead | ... | Technician | |
| Jon Cutler | ... | Stereo Store Customer |
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93 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Argentina:16 (video rating) | Iceland:12 | USA:PG-13 (re-rated) | USA:TV-14 (uncut) | UK:18 (original rating) | UK:15 (video rating) (2002) | USA:R | West Germany:16 | Australia:MFun Stuff
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Bette Midler claims that Danny DeVito called her twice after the premiere of this film: once to congratulate her, and a second time only twenty minutes after the first call, during which he and Midler both broke down in a nervous frenzy over how terrible the movie was, and how both of their careers were over. The film, however, went on to become a box-office smash. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Carol and Earl arrive to video store to watch video tape, Carol inserts it to video recorder and the police chief Benton's frolics appear on all TV screens in store. But the VCR's back is facing the camera and all the output jacks are empty - the VCR isn't connected to anything but the power outlet. moreQuotes:
Barbara: So, if I look like his mother and you look like his father, this is what our son would look like. Pretty strong argument for birth control. moreSoundtrack:
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This is one of my favorite movies. I laughed hysterically at every joke, every joke hit its target. But that's not what's so great about this movie. This movie has an all-star cast (Devito, Midler, Reinhold, Pullman) and they do a great job with the script. But that's not what's so great about this movie. The best thing about this movie is the intricately woven plot, which keeps your attention and comes to a hilarious finale. This is one of the funniest movies ever. See this and you won't regret it.