Bob Hunt is a put upon social worker who has had enough of the bad service of public utilities. He decides to organize resitance to the phone, gas and water monopolies but also wants to impress policewoman Marion Edwards.
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Cast
| Robert Hays | ... |
Bob Hunt
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| Brooke Adams | ... |
Marion Edwards
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| John Marley | ... |
Roy Blue
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James Blendick | ... |
Kenneth Knight
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| Helen Burns | ... |
Ruby Blue
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Benjamin Gordan | ... |
Eddie
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Jane Mallett | ... |
Dr. Martha
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Don Lamont | ... |
Ted
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Steve Pernie | ... |
Walt
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Shelby Gregory | ... |
Tom Walker
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| Margaret Pacsu | ... |
Miss Beaton
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| Taborah Johnson | ... |
Mrs. Henry
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Dan Hennessey | ... |
Sergeant
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J.P. Linton | ... |
Leland Thompson
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| Lee Broker | ... |
Jack Reynolds
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Don Cullen | ... |
Judge
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Ron Kashin | ... |
Bailiff
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John Gardiner | ... |
Prosecuting Attorney
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| Karin Mani | ... |
Social Services Office Worker
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| Alex Diakun | ... |
Lavallee
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Louis Strauss | ... |
Mr. Reminez
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| Heath Lamberts | ... |
Cecil Calloway
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| Jan Rubes | ... |
Mort
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Rita Tuckett | ... |
Lyla
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Calvin Butler | ... |
Handcuffed Man #1
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| James Kidnie | ... |
Handcuffed Man #2
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| Beth Amos | ... |
Mrs. Linn
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Dennis Strong | ... |
Sweet Dick
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| Tony Rosato | ... |
Wendell
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Darryl Beschell | ... |
Medic #1
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David Hull | ... |
Medic #2
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Linda V. Carter | ... |
Talk Show Host
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| Sherry Miller | ... |
Celebrity
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Elizabeth Edwards | ... |
Knight's Secretary
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Denis Simpson | ... |
Twinkle Toes
(as Dennis Simpson)
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| Helene Winston | ... |
Mrs. Nussbaum
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Robert McCormick | ... |
Bloom
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George E. Zeeman | ... |
Steinhauser
(as George Zeeman)
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Larry Solway | ... |
Anchorman
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| Faye Dance | ... |
Anchorwoman
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| George Touliatos | ... |
The Hook
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| Clark Johnson | ... |
Reporter #1
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Dave Mann | ... |
Reporter #2
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Ken James | ... |
Leonard Wilcox
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Toby Tarnow | ... |
Gilda
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| Robert Christie | ... |
Matthew Clark
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Bobbi Sherron | ... |
Woman on Street #1
(as Bobbi Sherrin)
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Bunty Webb | ... |
Woman on Street #2
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Allan Aarons | ... |
Man on Street #1
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Rudy Webb | ... |
Man on Street #2
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Joey Pomanti | ... |
Italian Waiter
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| Anthony Sherwood | ... |
Social Services Man #1
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Perry Thompson | ... |
Social Services Man #2
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| John Corbett | ... |
Reporter #1
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Morison Bock | ... |
Reporter #2
(as Morrison Bock)
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John Lefebvre | ... |
Programmer
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Bob Windsor | ... |
Supervisor
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Don North | ... |
TV Newsman Reporter
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Jennifer Menard | ... |
Undercover Detective
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| Angela Fusco | ... |
Italian Momma
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Dion Farentino | ... |
Freddie
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| Hardee T. Lineham | ... |
Accountant
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Arnie Achtman | ... |
Crazy Bum
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Paddy Campanaro | ... |
Bird Lady
(as Paddy Campanoro)
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Deborah Kimmet | ... |
Nun
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Brian Morgan | ... |
Deaf Mute
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Clare Barclay | ... |
Protestor
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Ruby Bhatia |
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Directed by
| Harvey Hart | ||
Written by
| David Greenwalt | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Jim Kouf | ... | (screenplay) (as M. James Kouf Jr.) |
| David Greenwalt | ... | (story) & |
| Jim Kouf | ... | (story) (as M. James Kouf Jr.) & |
| Carl Manning | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Bob Cooper | ... | producer (as Robert Cooper) |
| Christopher Dalton | ... | co-producer |
| Wayne Fenske | ... | co-producer |
| Michael W. Hadley | ... | associate producer |
| Mike MacFarland | ... | executive producer |
| Sydney Newman | ... | associate producer |
| Gurston I. Rosenfeld | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Micky Erbe | ||
| Maribeth Solomon | ||
Cinematography by
| Richard Leiterman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Kelly | ||
Editorial Department
| Michele Cook | ... | second assistant film editor |
| Stephen Humble | ... | first assistant film editor |
| Ann Osterbauer | ... | post-production secretary |
| Jean Szoges | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| William Beeton | ... | (as Bill Beeton) |
Art Direction by
| Fred Geringer | ||
Set Decoration by
| Gerry Holmes | ||
Costume Design by
| Linda Kemp | ||
Makeup Department
| Beverly Carr | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Adrian Hoffman | ... | assistant hairdresser (as Adriaan Hofman) |
| Paul LeBlanc | ... | hairdresser |
| Bill Morgan | ... | head makeup artist |
Production Management
| Ralph Brunjes | ... | post-production supervisor |
| John Danylkiw | ... | production manager |
| Barbara Kelly | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Coatsworth | ... | second assistant director |
| Tony Lucibello | ... | first assistant director |
| Erika Zborowsky | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Alfred | ... | assistant art director / draughtsman |
| Chris Biden | ... | third props |
| Jim Byrne | ... | construction supervisor (as James Byrne) |
| John Fisher | ... | assistant property master |
| Don McQueen | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Gustave Meunier | ... | props buyer (as Gus Meunier) |
| Gary Myers | ... | art department trainee |
| Michael Papp | ... | head painter |
| Bill Privett | ... | head carpenter |
| Alfred Sutto | ... | head carpenter (as Alf Sutton) |
Sound Department
| Gord Ainsley | ... | sound assistant |
| David Appleby | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Richard Cadger | ... | assistant sound editor (as Rick Cadger) |
| Bruce Carwardine | ... | sound mixer |
| Marc Chiasson | ... | sound assistant |
| Glen Gauthier | ... | boom operator |
| Wayne Griffin | ... | sound editor |
| Michael O'Farrell | ... | sound editor |
| John Szoges | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Don White | ... | sound re-recordist / foley recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Wayne Beauchamp | ... | special effects |
| Henry Piersig | ... | assistant special effects |
Stunts
| John 'Frenchie' Berger | ... | stunts (as John Berger) |
| Robert Hannah | ... | stunt coordinator (as Bobby Hannah) |
| Peter Langley | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ray Boyle | ... | gaffer |
| Robert Daprato | ... | second grip (as Bob DePrato) |
| Peter Dawes | ... | genny operator |
| Gary Deneault | ... | rigging best boy (as Gary Denault) |
| Malcolm Kendall | ... | best boy (as Malcolm Kendel) |
| James Kohne | ... | key rigging grip |
| Michael Kohne | ... | key grip |
| Jim MacCammon | ... | third electrician (as James 'Mac' MacCammon) |
| Joachim Martin | ... | first camera assistant (as Jock Martin) |
| William McKibbin | ... | best boy (as William 'Bing' McKibbin) |
| Raul 'Rocket' Randla | ... | second camera assistant |
| Robert Saad | ... | camera operator |
| Shin Sugino | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Gail Filman | ... | assistant wardrobe mistress |
| Madeleine Stewart | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Location Management
| Julie Chandler | ... | assistant location manager: Chicago |
| Lin Gibson | ... | assistant location manager |
| Barbara Kelly | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Penny Hynam | ... | script supervisor (as Penelope Hynam) |
Transportation Department
| Peter Beaumont | ... | driver |
| Pat Brennan | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Bill Hagan | ... | driver |
| Fred Ionson | ... | driver |
| Gordon Ionson | ... | driver (as Gord Ionson) |
| Michael K. Jones | ... | driver (as Michael Jones) |
| Craig S. Kohne | ... | driver (as Craig Kohne) |
| Joe Muscat | ... | driver |
| Harry Ross | ... | driver |
| Nick Sweetman | ... | transportation captain |
| Peter Urbanski | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Helen Adamson | ... | health administrator |
| Silvan Alexander | ... | production assistant |
| Hannelore Biesinger-Kee | ... | production accountant (as Hannelore Biesinger) |
| Rachelle Charron | ... | bookkeeper |
| Jennifer Coyne | ... | assistant to co-producer |
| Rocco Gismondi | ... | production assistant |
| David Hart | ... | production assistant |
| Annie Kidder | ... | stand-in: Ms. Adams (as Anne Kidder) |
| Naish McHugh | ... | film liaison: City of Toronto |
| Michael L. Meltzer | ... | project executive (as Michael Meltzer) |
| Kevin Morris | ... | production assistant |
| Marlee Novak | ... | assistant to producer |
| Susan Persily | ... | assistant to project executive |
| Gord Rockburne | ... | stand-in: Mr. Hays |
| Howard Rothschild | ... | production assistant |
| Marsha Rovan | ... | production assistant |
| Judith Rubin | ... | production coordinator |
| Debby Tiffin | ... | production assistant (as Debbie Tiffin) |
Production Companies
- Moviestore Entertainment
- Robert Cooper Films III (copyright holder)
Distributors
- Astral Films (1983) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Manson International (1983) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1983) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Astral Video (1983) (Canada) (VHS)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1984) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Roadshow Home Video (1983) (Australia) (VHS)
- VTC (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (as 'Getting Even')
- Vestron Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Viacom (1989) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Video Tape Center (VTC) (1984) (Norway) (VHS)
- Video Tape Center (VTC) (1984) (Sweden) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Canadian Casting Associates (casting: Canada)
- Film Extra Services (extra casting)
- Film Opticals (opticals and titles)
- Michael McLean & Associates (casting: U.S.)
- Pathé Sound and Post Production Center (sound lab)
- T'nT Negative Cutting Services (negative cutting)
Storyline
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| Taglines | A consumer crusader and a lady cop - when they meet, the sparks fly! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | CAD6,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Filming began in October 1980 but the finished film did not premiere until May-June 1983. See more » |
| Goofs | The security guard tap dances down the same corridor twice. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Remote Control (1988). See more » |