“A rather dark comedy”
Death of his wife's pet poodle and a threatening movie producer create a world of trouble for a middle-aged B-movie mogul. He hires two psychopathic goons to take care of it, which only creates more trouble and attracts the cops.
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Cast
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Burt Young
Harry Costas
Known for
Rocky
Once Upon a Time in America
Lainie Kazan
Helga Costas
Known for
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Brad Dourif
Mitch Marlowe
Known for
Chucky
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Brenda Bakke
Rosie
Known for
Hot Shots! Part Deux
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
Al Ruscio
Detective Hill
Known for
Police Squad!
Showgirls
Timothy Leary
Dr. Kyle
Known for
Shocker
Alex Winter
Timmy
Known for
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Freaked
Sy Richardson
Marv
Known for
Pushing Daisies
They Live
Frances Bay
Gertrude
Known for
Happy Gilmore
Blue Velvet
Grand Mixer DXT
Marv
Richard Assad
Mole
Known for
Wishmaster
Mother
Richard Green
Lou
Known for
Mulholland Drive
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
Paul Madden Director · John de Borman Cinematographer Ivo Cristante Production designer
United States release March 4, 1987 · Produced in United States
Production
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Release dates
United States · March 4, 1987
Limited theatrical
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