In the midst of the Cuban missile crisis, a mild-mannered professor decides to live out all of his daydreams, travelling across the country and adopting a different persona in each city.
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Cast
| Richard Benjamin | ... |
Harold Weiss, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
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| Chill Wills | ... |
Tall-Guy McCoy
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| Cloris Leachman | ... |
Rita Weiss
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| Jean Allison | ... |
Florence Maguire
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Suzanne Charny | ... |
Marcy
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| Ivor Francis | ... |
Reverend
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| Susan Tyrrell | ... |
Louise
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Jack Bernardi | ... |
Marty Panesh
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Susan Kussman | ... |
Joan
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| Peter Hobbs | ... |
Dr. Payne
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Joseph Bernard | ... |
Max Levine
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Frank Christi | ... |
Mr. Forbes
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| Diane Ladd | ... |
Mrs. Forbes
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Harold Reynolds | ... |
Dr. Plymile
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John Hiestand | ... |
Matt Mahew
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| Lew Palter | ... |
Older Man
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| Warren Munson | ... |
Man on Train
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William Farley | ... |
Conductor
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Tanya | ... |
Oriental Girl
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Lisa Cantor | ... |
Lily
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Linnard Lane | ... |
Sandy
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John A. Neris | ... |
Music Teacher
(as John Neris)
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George Mann | ... |
Dean Briggs
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Valorie Armstrong | ... |
Stewardess
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Bernie Massa | ... |
Croupier
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Beau Anderson | ... |
Maitre d'
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Henry Oliver | ... |
Reporter
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Nick Courtland | ... |
Young Man
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Thom Conroy | ... |
Studio Guard
(as Tom Conroy)
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Lawrence Bame | ... |
Policeman
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Colin Male | ... |
TV Announcer
(as Colin G. Male)
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Anita Alberts | ... |
Loretta (uncredited)
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Dick Cherney | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| Ted Christy | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Robert Cole | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| Minta Durfee | ... |
Old Lady (uncredited)
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| Bob Harks | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Freda Jones | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Ralph Moratz | ... |
Cafeteria Patron (uncredited)
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| Alice Nunn | ... |
Mrs. Furst (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Sayre | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Hal Taggart | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Jay Dee Witney | ... |
Student - as John (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Paul Sylbert | ||
Written by
| Irvin Faust | ... | (novel) |
| Paul Sylbert | ... | () |
Produced by
| Jim Di Gangi | ... | producer |
| Frank P. Rosenberg | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Fred Myrow | ||
Cinematography by
| Burnett Guffey | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Thomas Stanford | ||
| Gene Milford | ... | (uncredited) |
Editorial Department
| Randy Roberts | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| William L. Campbell | ... | (as William Campbell) |
| Bill Malley | ||
Set Decoration by
| William L. Kuehl | ... | (as William Kuehl) |
Costume Design by
| Anthea Sylbert | ||
Makeup Department
| Allan Snyder | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Tony LaMarca | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Wendell Franklin | ... | second assistant director |
| Ronald R. Grow | ... | assistant director |
| Tony LaMarca | ... | assistant director: New York |
| Fred Gammon | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Fred Giles | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Terry E. Lewis | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Herb Rindenow | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Kay Rose | ... | sound editor |
| Don MacDougall | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Bernt G. Saad | ... | cable person (uncredited) |
| James Utterback | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Charlie Picerni | ... | stunts |
| Bob Harks | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
| Bob Herron | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richard Borland | ... | key grip |
| Earl Gilbert | ... | gaffer |
| Bill Johnson | ... | camera operator (as William Johnson) |
| Bernie Abramson | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| John Boldroff Jr. | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Ken John Borland | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) |
| Don Cady | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Bob Fillis | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Paul Koons | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Cecil Lupton | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Patrick Marshall | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Jack Morrow | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| William Perillard | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Robert Sharp | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Roy Woodside | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Fred Myrow | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Terry Terrill | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ron Riner | ... | transportation captain (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Lisa Cella | ... | secretary to producer and director (uncredited) |
| John Marshall | ... | subtitle script and timing (uncredited) |
| Lillian 'Lolly' Meltzer | ... | payroll (uncredited) |
| Maxwell Meltzer | ... | auditor (uncredited) |
| Ned Moss | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Joe Rubalcava | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
| Dominic Santarone | ... | caterer (uncredited) |
| Ruth Santarone | ... | caterer (uncredited) |
| Alpha Steinman | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- AVCO Embassy Pictures (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- Video Releasing Organization (VRO) (1982) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment Australia (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Charter Entertainment (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Reel Media International (2004) (United States) (video)
- Reel Media International (2007) (World-wide)
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Storyline
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| Taglines | Harold Weiss Thought The World Was Going to End. He Did in 8 Days What Most Men dream About in a Lifetime See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,850,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The title refers to the National Football League's World War Two-era Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Eagles-Steelers that fans and sportswriters dubbed "The Steagles". In 1943, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers combined teams due to an NFL contraction to eight teams caused by a lack of quality players due to armed services obligations. The Steagles played four games at Philadelphia's Shibe Park and two games at Pittsburgh's Forbes Field, going 5-4-1, the first winning record in the history of pro football in Philadelphia. In 1944, the Eagles went back to being their own team, while the Steelers merged with the Chicago Cardinals (converting back to singular status in 1945). Thus, a "Steagle" is a one-year phenomenon, a unique, exciting event for Philadelphia football fans. Richard Benjamin's character, an alienated English literature professor, is a Walter Mitty-type who daydreams about war, old movies and professional sports; thus, "The Steagle" symbolizes him being stuck in an idealized past. See more » |
| Goofs | During the night sequence in the desert near Las Vegas "Lawrence of Arabia" is referenced. The events of this film take place in October 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The film Lawrence of Arabia premiered in America in New York on December 16, 1962. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Hollywood Comedy Legends (2011). See more » |
| Soundtracks | It's Been a Long, Long Time See more » |