The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981) 5.1
When an ordinary woman is exposed to a unique mix of chemicals, she begins to uncontrollably physically shrink. Director:Joel Schumacher |
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The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981) 5.1
When an ordinary woman is exposed to a unique mix of chemicals, she begins to uncontrollably physically shrink. Director:Joel Schumacher |
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| Lily Tomlin | ... |
Pat Kramer /
Judith Beasley /
Telephone Operator
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| Charles Grodin | ... |
Vance Kramer
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| Ned Beatty | ... |
Dan Beame
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| Henry Gibson | ... |
Dr. Eugene Nortz
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| Elizabeth Wilson | ... |
Dr. Ruth Ruth
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| Mark Blankfield | ... |
Rob
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Maria Smith | ... |
Concepcion
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| Pamela Bellwood | ... |
Sandra Dyson
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| John Glover | ... |
Tom Keller
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| Nicholas Hormann | ... |
Logan Carver
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| Jim McMullan | ... |
Lyle Parks
(as James McMullan)
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Shelby Balik | ... |
Beth Kramer
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Justin Dana | ... |
Jeff Kramer
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| Rick Baker | ... |
Sidney
(as Richard A. Baker)
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| Mike Douglas | ... |
Himself
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After being exposed to a bizarre mixture of household chemicals, Pat Kramer begins to shrink. This baffles scientists, makes parenting difficult, warms the hearts of Americans, and captures the attention of a group of people who want to take over the world. This evil group plots to kidnap Pat and perform experiments on her so that they can eventually shrink everyone. Written by Dave Smith <dave@stat.colostate.edu>
Maybe its because I remember seeing this movie on TV so often when I was younger that I still think its hilarious. Its not the best comedy, but some scenes are really funny in a cheesy, early '80s sort of way. Lily Tomlins smile could brighten up any film, and this was directed by Joel Schumacher. I never could figure out why the cinematography in some scenes is so soft, and he actually employs some of the same visuals he would use in later movies. I like how her entire neighborhood seems to be living in a commercial ("Pat, its BoatSheen!") and I think her narration is particularly funny. Give it a chance, don't expect much, and enjoy it for the character actors in bit parts.