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Going Berserk (1983)

R 84 min  -  Comedy  -   30 September 1983 (USA)
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A drummer/chauffeur engaged to a congressman's daughter encounters a sleazy film director, the leader of an aerobics cult, and other crazed characters during the days leading up to his wedding.

Director:

David Steinberg

Writers:

Dana Olsen, David Steinberg

Stars:

John Candy, Joe Flaherty and Eugene Levy
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Candy ...
Joe Flaherty ...
Chick Leff
Eugene Levy ...
Sal DiPasquale
Alley Mills Alley Mills ...
Nancy Reese
Pat Hingle ...
Ed Reese
Ann Bronston Ann Bronston ...
Patti Reese
Eve Brent ...
Mrs. Reese (as Eve Brent Ashe)
Elizabeth Kerr Elizabeth Kerr ...
Grandmother Reese
Richard Libertini ...
Rev. Sun Yi Day
Dixie Carter ...
Angela
Paul Dooley ...
Dr. Ted
Ronald E. House Ronald E. House ...
Bruno
Kurtwood Smith ...
Clarence
Ernie Hudson ...
Jerome Willy Muhammed
Gloria Gifford ...
Francine
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Storyline

Limo driver John Bourgignon is engaged to Nancy Reese. Her father, Congressman Ed Reese, is running for president and crusading against cult leader Sun Yi. Misadventure and intrigue stalk John and Nancy's path to the altar. Written by Anonymous  

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Taglines:

The good, the bad, and the stupid.

Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Auf die Bäume, ihr Affen See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$234,950 (USA) (2 October 1983) (127 Screens)

Gross:

$234,950 (USA) (2 October 1983)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Productions Mutuelles Ltée, Universal Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Quotes

Ed Reese: How much money do you make in a year?
John Bourgignon: Oh, in a year, I would say anywhere from thirty to eleven thousand a year, sir.
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Connections

Referenced in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"SILENT RUNNING"
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