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Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)
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Beverly Hills couple Barbara and Dave Whiteman are very rich but not happy Dave is a hard working business man... See full summary » Director:Paul Mazursky |
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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
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| Nick Nolte | ... | ||
| Bette Midler | ... | ||
| Richard Dreyfuss | ... | ||
| Little Richard | ... |
Orvis Goodnight
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| Tracy Nelson | ... | ||
| Elizabeth Peña | ... |
Carmen
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| Evan Richards | ... | ||
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Donald F. Muhich | ... |
Doctor von Zimmer
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| Paul Mazursky | ... |
Sidney Waxman
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Valerie Curtin | ... |
Pearl Waxman
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Jack Bruskoff | ... |
Mel Whiteman
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Geraldine Dreyfuss | ... |
Sadie Whiteman
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Barry Primus | ... |
Lou Waltzberg
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| Irene Tsu | ... |
Sheila Waltzberg
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| Michael Yama | ... |
Nagamichi
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Storyline
Beverly Hills couple Barbara and Dave Whiteman are very rich but not happy Dave is a hard working business man, his wife is only interested in yoga, aerobics and other meditation classes, and he sleeps with the house maid. Their teenage son is confused about his sexuality and their daughter is suffering from eating disorders. While they are celebrating thanksgiving having plenty of food, street tramp Jerry is hungry, homeless, sleeping rough and has lost his dog. Jerry decides to end his life by drowning himself in their swimming pool. Dave rescues him and invites him to stay for a while. How does this stranger change the life style of this family? Written by Sami Al-Taher <staher2000@yahoo.com>
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See what happens when a dirty bum meets the filthy rich.Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Le clochard de Beverly Hills See more »Box Office
Budget:
$14,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$5,726,495 (USA) (2 February 1986) (806 Screens)Gross:
$62,134,225 (USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Max Whiteman: I don't like hangers.
Dave Whiteman: You don't like hangers? It's hangers that clothe you, and it's hangers that feed you!
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The end credits scroll on the alleyway outside the Whiteman's home, during
which a bum pushing a trolley walks by, pauses to check on the Whiteman's
dumpster, then continues on his way. See more »
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Trivia
Right before Richard Dreyfuss is rear-ended by the police car, he drives past a movie marquee advertising Jaws, the movie that propelled him to stardom. See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: Camera equipment is reflected in the patio doors as various characters run towards the pool where Jerry is drowning. See more »Quotes
Dave Whiteman: Max, I think it's time you stopped all this screwing around and started to learn the hanger business.Max Whiteman: I don't like hangers.
Dave Whiteman: You don't like hangers? It's hangers that clothe you, and it's hangers that feed you!
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Crazy Credits
The credits open on scenes showing sites featured in Beverly HillsThe end credits scroll on the alleyway outside the Whiteman's home, during
which a bum pushing a trolley walks by, pauses to check on the Whiteman's
dumpster, then continues on his way. See more »
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