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Director:
Blake Edwards
Writer:
Blake Edwards (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
8 August 1986 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Comedy | Romance more
Plot:
Two friends an actor and a chef discover a plot to fix a horse race and try to capitalize on it. But... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
A Mess, Yes....But Fine As Well! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Ted Danson ... Spence Holden
Howie Mandel ... Dennis Powell

Richard Mulligan ... Wayne 'Turnip' Parragella
Stuart Margolin ... Maurice 'Binky' Drundza

Maria Conchita Alonso ... Claudia Pazzo
Jennifer Edwards ... Ellen Frankenthaler

Paul Sorvino ... Tony Pazzo
Rick Ducommun ... Wardell
Keye Luke ... Ishimine
Ed Herlihy ... T.V. Reporter
Walter Charles ... Auctioneer

Tawny Moyer ... Leading Lady
Emma Walton ... Extra #1
Carrie Leigh ... Extra #2
Sharan Lea ... Young Girl
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Blake Edwards' A Fine Mess (USA) (complete title)
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Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Company:
Blake Edwards more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
This movie was originally announced as both a starring vehicle for Richard Pryor and a remake of Laurel & Hardy's famous short subject The Music Box. The movie's title is a vague reference to Hardy's catchphrase, "Here's another nice mess you've gotten me into." more
Quotes:
Dennis: Why's she called The Hummer?
Spence: She can't whistle while she works so she hums.
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Movie Connections:
References The Music Box (1932) more
Soundtrack:
Walk Like a Man more

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful:-
A Mess, Yes....But Fine As Well!, 21 October 2002
Author: Alexandra Slate (alexandraslate@hotmail.com) from Virginia, U.S.

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised at the number of viewers whose comments generally trashed this picture, but I must admit that I'm astonished at the snobbery of some people when it comes to comedy.

Not every movie has to have an intricate plot, Oscar caliber performances, and a perfect script to be a noteworthy movie. We have movies like Citizen Kane, The Killing Fields, A Dry White Season, Rain Man ect... for that. The most important aspect of a comedy is whether or not it is genuinely funny, and there's no way one can say that this flick is not.

Just about every scene in the film is funny, physical as well as dialogue. Howie Mandel cracked me up constantly with the strange voices he used. It's vulgar in parts, and sure, the plot is weak. So what. It does it's job. Blake Edwards is a master at comedy. He never leaves me disappointed.

If you're looking for a movie that will leave you with a sore ribcage at the end, this one will do the trick. As comedies go, I'd give it an 8/10.

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