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Release Date:
30 March 1984 (USA) moreTagline:
She's a girl from the big city. He's a reckless soldier of fortune. For a fabulous treasure, they share an adventure no one could imagine... or survive.Plot:
A romance writer sets off to Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(21 articles)
Slideshow: Oscar-Winning Chicago Director Robert Zemeckis For ‘A Christmas Carol’ (From HollywoodChicago.com. 24 October 2009, 6:51 PM, PDT)
Patrick Swayze: 1952-2009
(From The Hollywood Interview. 24 September 2009, 6:03 PM, PDT)
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If you've never read a romance novel, don't. Watch this classic, though! more (86 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Michael Douglas | ... | Jack T. Colton |
 | Kathleen Turner | ... | Joan Wilder |
 | Danny DeVito | ... | Ralph |
 | Zack Norman | ... | Ira |
 | Alfonso Arau | ... | Juan |
| Manuel Ojeda | ... | Zolo |
| Holland Taylor | ... | Gloria |
| Mary Ellen Trainor | ... | Elaine |
| Eve Smith | ... | Mrs. Irwin |
| Joe Nesnow | ... | Super |
| José Chávez | ... | Santos |
 | Evita Muñoz 'Chachita' | ... | Hefty Woman (as Chachita) |
| Camillo García | ... | Bus Driver |
| Rodrigo Puebla | ... | Bad Hombre |
| Paco Morayta | ... | Hotel Clerk |
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106 minColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Portugal:M/6 | Ireland:15 (uncut) | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Iceland:12 | Brazil:Livre | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 (re-rating) | Norway:16 (original rating) | Spain:7 | Sweden:15 | UK:12 (re-rating) (2001) (uncut) | UK:PG (original rating) (cut) | USA:PG | West Germany:12 | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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The water taxi Joan Wilder rides to meet Ira is named "The Orca," which is also the name of Quint's boat in Jaws (1975). Jaws director Steven Spielberg produced director Robert Zemeckis' previous film, Used Cars (1980). Zemeckis also co-wrote Spielberg's 1941 (1979) which features a "Jaws" parody. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: Very near the beginning, when Joan is choosing a miniature from her cabinet, you can see a crew member reflected in the cabinet's glass door. moreQuotes:
Zolo: Don't I know you?Ralph: No comprendo.
Zolo: You are an American?
Ralph: [changing to French accent to hide his identity] Uh, odio, er... ah... americanos, uh... I spit on 'em, ptuh! I hate americanos, they're scumo! Scum!
Zolo: Êtes-vous français?
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It's been a while since Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas have done something fun, even separately. We'll have to settle for this classic, which has plenty of positive elements.
Romance novelist Joan Wilder is determined to find her kidnapped sister; the strongest, most important plot point that a lot may not realize. By chance, she meets Jack Colton in Colombia. Jack is an American wanderer with profit on his mind, and even expected it from her.
Douglas and Turner act very well together, and Danny DeVito was one of the funniest actors around, showing his comedy skills here in all their glory. Plus, if you think that movies like "She's All That" or "Princess Diaries" started the reclusive frumpy girl who transforms into a beautiful open minded woman concept, then you never saw Joan Wilder's transformation! Whoo!
When you toss in several great chase and action scenes, a nasty corrupt cop-villain, and flawless comedy, the end result is a living (for lack of a better adjective) romance novel. Now, I've never read one myself, but it wouldn't surprise me if Robert Zemeckis and the writers did.