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Romancing the Stone
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Romancing the Stone (1984) -- A romance writer sets off to Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous adventure.
Romancing the Stone (1984) -- Late in the evening, inside a wrecked airplane fuselage, Joan accuses Jack of not being a real man, until he cuts the head off a snake.
Romancing the Stone (1984) -- Joan Wilder returns home to discover her apartment has been ransacked and her sister is being held hostage in Colombia.
Romancing the Stone (1984) -- Jack and Joan take a wild ride down a muddy hillside.
Romancing the Stone (1984) -- Joan discovers an escape route across a deep gorge.

Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Robert Zemeckis
Writer:
Diane Thomas (written by)
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Release Date:
30 March 1984 (USA) more
Tagline:
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 synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(17 articles)
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User Comments:
A romantic adventure you won't want to miss. more

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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Additional Details

Also Known As:
2 bribones tras la esmeralda perdida (Mexico)
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Runtime:
106 min
Country:
Mexico | USA
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
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:PG
Filming Locations:
Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Director Robert Zemeckis asked Danny DeVito to shoot a special promo for the movie. It was to be filmed on a Malibu beach, next to a tall cliff. For the promo, DeVito was strapped into a harness and hoisted fifty feet in the air by a huge crane. When he was in the air, DeVito discovered that there was a house on top of the cliff, with a swimming pool terrace outside. A woman in a bikini was lying on a deck chair next to the pool. She jumped up and began screaming at DeVito, yelling that he was a "peeping Tom", and that she was going to call the police. In a panic, DeVito yelled for the film crew to bring him down at once. The film crew told him that the crane had jammed, and DeVito was left hanging in the air with the screaming woman throwing things at him from the top of the cliff. A few minutes later, the woman told DeVito that he was being filmed for a segment of the TV show, "TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes". more
Goofs:
Continuity: Car falls over the waterfall twice, once before Jack and Joan exit, once after. more
Quotes:
Joan Wilder: Why won't you take the elevator?
Mrs. Irwin: Oh, pumpkin, I never get into an elevator alone. You know... rapists.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Double Dare (2004) more
Soundtrack:
ROMANCING THE STONE more

FAQ

What does Ralph say when he ducks under the table during the dancing scene?
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Where is Cartegena?
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10 out of 11 people found the following comment useful:-
A romantic adventure you won't want to miss., 12 July 2002
10/10
Author: Cylex from England

This was highly entertaining with humour, danger, romance & likeable leads. Danny De Vito put in a great performance as Ralph and deserved more screen time. The hero and heroine had the right chemistry and were good to watch. The jungle locations were breathtaking and I liked the soundtrack. Never a dull moment. 10/10

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