Chuck Toedan's the host of a game show featuring death row convicts competing in life-or-death contests in hopes of cheating the executioner or, at the very least, winning some nice prizes for their next of kin. Not surprisingly, Chuck has...
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| John McCafferty | ... |
Chuck Toedan
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| Robyn Blythe | ... |
Gloria Sternvirgin
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| Beano | ... |
Luigi Pappalardo
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| Darwyn Carson | ... |
Trudy
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| Mark Lasky | ... |
Mama Pappalardo / Spumoni
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Bill Whitehead | ... |
Don Stuart
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Kent Butler | ... |
Stage Manager
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| Debra Lamb | ... |
Shanna Shallow
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Paul Farbman | ... |
Dinko
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David Martinson | ... |
Page
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Felicia Cavazos | ... |
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| Esther Elise | ... |
Groupie
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Jim Bruce | ... |
Featured Convict
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Zachary Harris | ... |
Featured Convict
(as Zach Harris)
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Paul Bruno | ... |
Featured Convict
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Avery Waisbren | ... |
Featured Convict
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Hugh O. Fields | ... |
Featured Convict
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| Paul Bunnell | ... |
Featured Convict
(as Paul Mack)
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Braddon Mendelson | ... |
Featured Convict
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Chris Hammond | ... |
Featured Convict
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Don Haynes | ... |
Featured Convict
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| Stacey Katzin | ... |
Prisoner's Wife
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Cheryl Crosland | ... |
Elva McKinley
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| Michael Ashe | ... |
Roy Montague
(as Thomas Johnson)
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| Eve Brent | ... |
Crossing Guard
(as Jean Ewers)
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John E. Beilin | ... |
Angry Man
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Thom Despres | ... |
Hood in Ski Mask
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Cynthia Brownell | ... |
Woman at Poolside
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Howard Jackson | ... |
Spaz Terryton
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| Cindy Jo Hinkleman | ... |
Spaz Girl
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Staci Wolfe | ... |
Spaz Girl
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Debbie Yonemura | ... |
Spaz Girl
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Fi Fi Laurent | ... |
Spaz Girl
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Laura Truex | ... |
Spaz Girl
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Linda Habeeb Smith | ... |
Spaz Girl
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Diana Guyer | ... |
Spaz Girl
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R. Terry Lee | ... |
Jinsoo Knife Chef
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Pat Hunter | ... |
Caretaker of Morgue
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Ev Courter | ... |
Janitor
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| Tommy Habeeb | ... |
Guard
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Dave Robinson | ... |
Guard
(as David Robinson)
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| Conrad Brooks | ... |
Judge
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Steve Evans | ... |
Judge
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Craig Bassuk | ... |
Live Or Die Crewmember in Hallway (uncredited)
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Glenn Campbell | ... |
Live Or Die Crewmember in Hallway (uncredited)
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Bruce Heinsius | ... |
Protestor with Glasses / Corpse with Arm in Blender (uncredited)
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Mark Pirro | ... |
Live Or Die Crewmember in Hallway (uncredited)
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Craig Shapiro | ... |
Live Or Die Crewmember in Hallway (uncredited)
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Megyn Shott | ... |
Convict's Relative (uncredited)
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Rozanne Uhalde | ... |
Live Or Die Makeup Artist (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mark Pirro | ||
Written by
| Mark Pirro | ... | (written by) |
| Alan Gries | ... | (additional material by) |
Produced by
| Sergio Bandera | ... | executive producer |
| Glenn Campbell | ... | co-producer |
| Mark Pirro | ... | executive producer |
| Brian J. Smith | ... | producer |
| Steven J. Wolfe | ... | supervising producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Gregg Gross | ||
Cinematography by
| Craig Bassuk | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| David Beatty | ||
| Ruben A. Mazzini | ||
| Tim Shoemaker | ... | supervising film editor |
Editorial Department
| Dale Ann Stieber | ... | apprentice editor (as Dale Steiber) |
Casting By
| Kent Butler | ||
| John McCafferty | ||
Production Design by
| Mark Simon | ||
Makeup Department
| Rozanne Uhalde | ... | makeup |
Production Management
| Devorah Hardberger | ... | production manager (as Devorah Hardburger) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tom Milo | ... | assistant director |
| Craig Shapiro | ... | assistant director |
| Steven K. Thomas | ... | assistant director (as Steven Thomas) |
Art Department
| John Eaves | ... | set designer: Live or Die |
| Mark Simon | ... | props modifier / set designer: Live or Die |
| Mark Wolf | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Sergio Bandera | ... | post production sound / production sound mixer |
| Steve Evans | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Chuck Schulthies Jr. | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Terry Lynch | ... | stunts |
| Eric Megison | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Craig Bassuk | ... | camera operator |
| Kent Butler | ... | still photographer |
| Bryan Cooke | ... | gaffer |
| Ace Cruz | ... | grip (as Ace Cruz-Herrera) |
| Brad Einhorn | ... | still photographer |
| Jim Fields | ... | best boy grip |
| Matt Gulbin | ... | key grip |
| Michael Gulbin | ... | best gaffer (as Mike Gulbin) |
| Alex Leyton | ... | first assistant camera |
| Erik Mart | ... | electrician |
| Steve Neimand | ... | camera: 1/2" video |
| James Lawrence Spencer | ... | best boy (as James Spencer) |
| Thomas Vandermillen | ... | second assistant camera (as Tom Vandermillen) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rozanne Uhalde | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Glenn Campbell | ... | location manager (as Elton) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dawn C. Dreiling | ... | script supervisor (as Dawn Dreiling) |
Additional Crew
| Kent Butler | ... | production accountant |
| Glenn Campbell | ... | main title sequence |
| Julie Dole | ... | production office coordinator |
| Bruce Heinsius | ... | production assistant |
| Braddon Mendelson | ... | production coordinator (as Braddon L. Mendelson) |
| Serj Minassians | ... | production assistant |
| Harry Moreau | ... | main title sequence |
| Steve Neimand | ... | attorney |
| Rosemary Suriano | ... | production assistant |
| Fred Tate | ... | armorer / production assistant |
| Jennifer Trudell | ... | production assistant |
| Bonnie Weinstein | ... | production secretary |
| Ev Courter | ... | fire safety marshall (uncredited) |
Thanks
| David Aaron | ... | special thanks |
| Vartan Aslanian | ... | special thanks |
| Leon Bijou | ... | special thanks |
| Marvin Bluth | ... | special thanks |
| Betty Bridgers | ... | special thanks |
| Art Hutchins | ... | special thanks |
| Jerry Jesme | ... | special thanks |
| David Miller | ... | special thanks |
| Dick Pearson | ... | special thanks |
| Laurel Lyn Schulman | ... | special thanks (as Laurel Schulman) |
| Burton Stone | ... | special thanks |
| Robyn Sullivent | ... | special thanks |
| Vic Takahashi | ... | special thanks |
| Steve Van Anda | ... | special thanks |
| Mark Van Horne | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Crown International Pictures (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- Vértice 360 (1988) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1989) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Ascot Elite Home Entertainment (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Astral Video (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- Astro Distribution (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- BCI Eclipse I (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Castle Home Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Code Red DVD (2013) (United States) (DVD)
- HGV Video Productions (1990) (Canada) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1988) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Media Home Entertainment (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1989) (Australia) (VHS) (under First Release Home Entertainment label)
- Video Treasures (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Vinegar Syndrome (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- marketing-film (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Chuck Toedan's the host of a game show featuring death row convicts competing in life-or-death contests in hopes of cheating the executioner or, at the very least, winning some nice prizes for their next of kin. Not surprisingly, Chuck has made more than a few enemies, from outraged viewers trying to ban his show, to families of losing contestants looking for revenge. A hit man hired by one such family has shown up at Chuck's office, and he'll need to enlist the help of his most outspoken critic to keep from ending up like most of his contestants.
Written by Jean-Marc Rocher |
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| Taglines | Chuck Toedan Wants You ... To Die Laughing! See more » |
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| Budget | $200,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The large crowd shots of the audience cheering and clapping around the 15 minute mark were taken from the movie The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Deathrow Gameshow (2010). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Deathrow Gameshow See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The story, all names, characters and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious, but wouldn't it be neat if they weren't? See more » |
| Quotes |
Gloria Sternvirgin:
Who taught you to drive? Ian Fleming? See more » |