Happy Hour (1987)

A chemist experimenting with different formulas stumbles upon an ingredient that, when added to beer, makes it absolutely irresistible. Before he realizes it, an international spy is after ... See full summary »

Director:

John De Bello

Writers:

John De Bello, Costa Dillon,

Stars:

Jim Parrott, Richard Gilliland, Kathi Diamant

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jim Parrott	...	Barbarian Leader
Richard Gilliland	...	Blakely
Kathi Diamant	...	Cathy Teegarden
James Newell	...	Jack Marshall (as Jim Newell)
Herb Kronsberg	...	Jenkins
Debi Fares	...	Ms. Shepard
Eddie Deezen	...	Hancock
Deborah Gates	...	Meredith Casey (as Debbie Gates)
Arnie Miller	...	Tinker
Rich Little	...	Mr. X
Jamie Farr	...	Crummy Fred
Mary M. Egan	...	Old Woman
D.J. Sullivan	...	Fred's Neighbor
Tawny Kitaen	...	Misty Roberts
Stephen F. Andrich	...	Steve Andrich (as Steve Andrich)

Storyline

A chemist experimenting with different formulas stumbles upon an ingredient that, when added to beer, makes it absolutely irresistible. Before he realizes it, an international spy is after him to try to get the formula for himself.

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Plot Keywords:

beer | spy | chemist | cult director | woman with glasses | 

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Taglines:

Let the party begin!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

May 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sour Grapes

Filming Locations:

San Diego, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Four Square Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When the explosives are detonated at the wire fence, Misty simply hits the detonator plunger positioned all the way down against the body of the detonator, instead of pulling it all the way up and pushing it down. The generator inside could not have generated the electrical charge for detonation without the plunger being pulled all the way up and pushed down.

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Connections

References The Philadelphia Story (1940)

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Soundtracks

"I Wouldn't Do That To You"
Written and Performed by Devo

User Reviews

Some bright spots

This was a decent enough comedy as they go with a few nice cameos by Jamie Farr and Rich Little . There is a very funny character named PJ Yarborough as an loony pilot of the battered DC-3. he was played by Mony Jordan the stunt coordinator and probably has the most energy of anyone in the film..also happens to be a stand up comedian you can tell in his scene with Farr and Kitaen in the aircraft.

The ladies are gorgeous and characters somewhat engaging. Could fill a late night movie slot on HBO or max. Made by the DiBello crowd from Killer tomatoes. Lots of SD scenery and local landmarks, They are the only film ever to close the downtown streets of San Diego. Night scenes at the border with the action were well done.