Strange Brew (1983)
The Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie: Strange Brew (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG
- 1h 30min
- Comedy, Crime
- 26 Aug 1983 (USA)
- Movie
Canada's most famous hosers, Bob and Doug McKenzie, get jobs at the Elsinore Brewery, only to learn that something is rotten with the state of it.
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Cast verified as complete
| Dave Thomas | ... |
Doug McKenzie
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| Rick Moranis | ... |
Bob McKenzie
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| Max von Sydow | ... |
Brewmeister Smith
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| Paul Dooley | ... |
Claude Elsinore
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| Lynne Griffin | ... |
Pam Elsinore
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| Angus MacInnes | ... |
Jean LaRose
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Tom Harvey | ... |
The Inspector
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Douglas Campbell | ... |
Henry Green
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Brian McConnachie | ... |
Ted
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| Len Doncheff | ... |
Jack Hawkland
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| Jill Frappier | ... |
Gertrude
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David Beard | ... |
The Judge
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Thick Wilson | ... |
The Prosecutor
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| Robert Windsor | ... |
Bailiff
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Sid Lynas | ... |
Angry Man at Movie
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Ron James | ... |
Man in Movie
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Dora Dainton | ... |
Lady in Movie
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| David Clement | ... |
Man in the Alley
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Paddy Sampson | ... |
Pensioner
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| Roger Dunn | ... |
Beer Store Clerk
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Diane Douglass | ... |
Receptionist
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Eric House | ... |
John Elsinore
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J. Winston Carroll | ... |
Fire Chief
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James Conroy | ... |
Bald Con
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| Glenn Beck | ... |
Prison Guard
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Desh Bandhu | ... |
Parking Attendant
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Ilija Ilijevski | ... |
M.C. at Oktoberfest
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| Mary Charlotte Wilcox | ... |
Nurse
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Maggie Butterfield | ... |
Nurse
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| David Rigby | ... |
Policeman
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| Denis Forest | ... |
Policeman
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John Kelly | ... |
Policeman
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Dick Grant | ... |
Policeman
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George Stinton | ... |
Policeman
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Thom Bell | ... |
Hospital Orderly
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Chris Benson | ... |
Hospital Orderly
(as Christopher Benson)
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| John Stoneham Sr. | ... |
Hospital Orderly
(as John Stoneham)
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| Buddy the Dog | ... |
Hosehead the Dog
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| Mel Blanc | ... |
Voice of Mr. McKenzie (voice)
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Jim Chad | ... |
Brewery Worker (uncredited)
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Marshall Perlmuter | ... |
Janitor in Brewery (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Rick Moranis | ||
| Dave Thomas | ||
Written by
| Rick Moranis | ... | (written by) & |
| Dave Thomas | ... | (written by) and |
| Steve De Jarnatt | ... | (written by) (as Steven De Jarnatt) |
Produced by
| Brian E. Frankish | ... | associate producer (as Brian Frankish) |
| Jack Grossberg | ... | executive producer |
| Louis M. Silverstein | ... | producer |
Music by
| Charles Fox | ||
Cinematography by
| Steven Poster | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Patrick McMahon | ||
Editorial Department
| Bruce Baggot | ... | assistant editor |
| Evan Landis | ... | assistant editor |
| Bruce Lange | ... | assistant editor |
| Ray Martin | ... | color timer |
| Beverly Webb | ... | post-production secretary: special photography unit |
Casting By
| Pamela M. Roberts | ||
Production Design by
| David L. Snyder | ||
Art Direction by
| Debra Gjendem | ||
| Suzanna Smith | ||
| Stephen Dane | ... | (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
| Elena Kenney | ||
| Gustave Meunier | ||
Costume Design by
| Larry S. Wells | ... | (as Larry Wells) |
Makeup Department
| Linda Gill | ... | makeup artist |
| Kathleen Graham | ... | makeup artist |
| Bron Roylance | ... | makeup artist |
| Malcolm Tanner | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Marc Dassas | ... | production manager |
| Jack Grossberg | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Harry V. Bring | ... | second assistant director: Los Angeles |
| Edwina Follows | ... | assistant director |
| Brian E. Frankish | ... | assistant director (as Brian Frankish) |
| David McLeod | ... | assistant director (as David A. MacLeod) |
| Larry Pall | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Jack E. Ackerman | ... | property master: special photography unit (as Jack Ackerman) |
| Paul Chadwick | ... | production illustrator |
| George Miller | ... | construction manager |
| Walter Woloszczuk | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Marty Church | ... | adr mixer |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist |
| Jay M. Harding | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Lee | ... | sound mixer |
| Leonard Peterson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Riordan | ... | sound editor |
| Art Rochester | ... | sound mixer: special photography unit |
| Steve Switzer | ... | boom operator (as Steven Switzer) |
| Gregory H. Watkins | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Eric Allard | ... | special effects: special photography unit |
| Henry Piersig | ... | special effects |
| Frank Toro | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| John C. Wash | ... | animator: special photography unit (as John Wash) |
| Matthew Yuricich | ... | matte artist: special photography unit |
Stunts
| Steve Buckley | ... | utility stunts |
| Bill Couch | ... | stunt coordinator: special photography unit |
| Peter Cox | ... | stunt player |
| Ted Hanlan | ... | stunt player |
| Anne Lore Kemsies | ... | stunt player |
| Doug Knispel | ... | stunt player |
| Karen Pike | ... | stunt player |
| Gary Reidt | ... | stunt player |
| David Rigby | ... | stunt player |
| Albert Texiera | ... | stunt player |
| Jérôme Tiberghien | ... | stunt player (as Jerome Tiberghien) |
| Shelley Cook | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Hubie Kerns Jr. | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| David Rigby | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ray Boyle | ... | gaffer |
| Michael Brady | ... | video tape operator |
| David Devine | ... | video unit: Devine Videoworks Corp. |
| Henri Fiks | ... | camera operator |
| John Grierson | ... | camera operator: video |
| Rhonda C. Gunner | ... | video: special photography unit (as Rhonda Gunner) |
| J. Barry Herron | ... | underwater camera operator: special photography unit (as J. Barry Heron) |
| Ted Holt | ... | gaffer: special photography unit |
| Malcolm Kendall | ... | best boy |
| Jay Kohne | ... | assistant camera |
| Gregory L. McMurry | ... | video: special photography unit (as Greg McMurray) |
| Richard Mozer | ... | video unit: Devine Videoworks Corp. |
| Andrew Mulkani | ... | key grip |
| Thom Ryan | ... | assistant camera |
| Tim Ryan | ... | grip: special photography unit |
| Robert Saad | ... | camera operator |
| Neil Seale | ... | assistant camera |
| Peter K. Smith | ... | assistant camera: special photography unit (as Peter Smith) |
| Shin Sugino | ... | still photographer |
| Wayne Baker | ... | special photography unit (uncredited) |
| Gary Deneault | ... | rigging gaffer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Clibby Verian | ... | extras casting (as Clibby Verrian) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Erla Lank | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation |
| Harry V. Lojewski | ... | music supervisor |
| Scott Stambler | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Penny Hynam | ... | script supervisor (as Penelope Hynam) |
Transportation Department
| John Cocks | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Randy Peters | ... | transportation coordinator: special photography unit |
Additional Crew
| Catherine Avola | ... | production staff |
| Duncan Bruce | ... | production staff |
| Jesse Cohoon | ... | craft service |
| Marc Conway | ... | animal trainer |
| Doreen Davis | ... | production accountant |
| Karen Day | ... | location auditor |
| Prudence Emery | ... | unit publicist |
| Susan Kavesh | ... | production office coordinator |
| Janice Polley | ... | production secretary |
| Charlie Royer | ... | dive coordinator: special photography unit |
| Woody Sidarous | ... | production staff |
| Robert Veer | ... | technical advisor |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (presents)
Distributors
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1984) (United States) (video) (Betamax)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Malo Video (Canada) (VHS) (dubbed)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- TBS Superstation (1993) (United States) (tv)
- TNT (1994) (United States) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anthem Records (soundtrack available on: Canada)
- Devine Videoworks Production (video unit)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (titles and opticals)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (rerecorded at)
- Metrocolor (acknowledgement)
- Panavision (Panaflex® Camera and lenses by)
- PolyGram Records (soundtrack available on)
- Tiberghien and Rigby Assoc. (stunts)
- Turner Entertainment (VHS package design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug Mackenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the brewery founder's daughter Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious brew master and two teams of vicious hockey players.
Written by Stewart M. Clamen |
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| Taglines | Something funny is brewing at Elsinore Castle... See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $4,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The role of Brewmeister Smith was written with Max von Sydow in mind. But Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas thought actually enlisting him would be impossible. They requested von Sydow to the MGM studio, and studio head Freddie Fields telephoned the actor in Stockholm, Sweden and instructed the co-directors to "tell him the story." It turns out that Fields, then president of MGM, had just recently produced Victory (1981), which had co-starred von Sydow. So he sent the esteemed actor the script. Instead of hashing it out with Fields, von Sydow ran it by his son, who was a huge SCTV (1976) fan, and encouraged his father to take the role. See more » |
| Goofs | At the end of the court room scene, the picture behind the judge, which was obviously supposed to fall off the wall as he bangs his gavel, falls a couple of seconds too early. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Strange Brew See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The lion in the Metro-Goldywn-Mayer logo belches. Then the camera pans to the side to reveal that the McKenzie brothers are playing with the lion's tail. See more » |
| Quotes |
Bob MacKenzie:
[to Pam in a beer tank that's being flooded with beer]
My brother and I used to say that drownin' in beer was like heaven, eh? Now he's not here, and I've got two soakers... this isn't heaven. This sucks! See more » |