IMDb > Stir Crazy (1980)
Stir Crazy
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Stir Crazy (1980) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 13 | slideshow) Videos
Stir Crazy (1980) -- Along the way to California, Pryor and Wilder stop in a small town and take a job requiring them to wear woodpecker costumes. When two crooks don identical outfits and rob the local bank, Pryor and Wilder are arrested for the crime.

Oscar Nominations    Photos    more »

Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   6,383 votes
Your Rating:
Saving vote...
Deleting vote...
/10   (delete | history)
Sorry, there was a problem
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 30% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writer:
Bruce Jay Friedman (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Stir Crazy on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
12 December 1980 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
Only these two pigeons could dress up as woodpeckers... more
Plot:
Skip and Harry are framed for a bank robery and end up in a western prison. The two eastern boys are... more | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Today We Remember Richard Pryor
 (From The Humor Mill. 10 December 2009, 12:03 AM, PST)

Free Flick of the Day: See No Evil, Hear No Evil
 (From Cinematical. 4 December 2009, 3:45 PM, PST)

User Reviews:
Pryor and Wilder Behind Bars more (34 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Gene Wilder ... Skip Donahue

Richard Pryor ... Harry Monroe
Georg Stanford Brown ... Rory Schultebrand

JoBeth Williams ... Meredith

Miguel Ángel Suárez ... Jesus Ramirez (as Miguelangel Suarez)

Craig T. Nelson ... Deputy Ward Wilson

Barry Corbin ... Warden Walter Beatty
Charles Weldon ... Blade

Nicolas Coster ... Warden Henry Sampson

Joel Brooks ... Len Garber
Jonathan Banks ... Jack Graham
Erland van Lidth ... Grossberger (as Erland Van Lidth De Jeude)
Lewis Van Bergen ... Guard #1
Karmin Murcelo ... Teresa Ramirez
Franklyn Ajaye ... Young Man in Hospital
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
108 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Arizona State Prison officials used the money given to rent out their facilities to construct a rodeo arena of their own. more
Quotes:
Harry Monroe: Yea, that's right! That's right! We bad! more
Movie Connections:
Soundtrack:
Watch Her Dance more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
6 out of 6 people found the following review useful.
Pryor and Wilder Behind Bars, 1 July 2005
7/10
Author: EmperorNortonII from San Francisco, California

"Stir Crazy" once again brings together the comedic talents of Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. Here, they play Skip and Harry, two hapless slackers in New York who decide to go west to find their fortunes. On the way, they stop in Arizona, and get framed for a bank robbery. This lands them behind bars. This movie is loaded with screwball comedy, and it shows Gene Wilder at his most manic. His methods at pretending to be insane and keeping his spirit from being broken will elicit the big laughs. It all climaxes with a prison rodeo, and an elaborate breakout scheme. "Stir Crazy" is a comedy classic, and reminds us all of the comedy team of Pryor and Wilder.

Was the above review useful to you?
more (34 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Stir Crazy (1980)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Stir Crazy - officially the 37th funniest film ever made The_Johnson
Whats your favorite Gene Wilder/Richard Pryor movie? mda-11
my favorite scene homesick251960
Outdated?? tops_418
Who played... am_buglet_82
Rating dragons-are-cool
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Phantom Rider The Green Mile Midnight Run Punishment Park Adventures of Frank and Jesse James
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.