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Bert Rigby, You're a Fool (1989)
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Writer (WGA):
Carl Reiner (written by)
Release Date:
24 February 1989 (USA)
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He's a singer! He's a dancer! He's a coal-miner! And when Hollywood called, it was the answer to his dreams. So why is everyone saying...
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Bert Rigby lives in the small dying town Langmore, where most people depend on badly doing mining corporation...
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1 nomination
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Surprisingly Funny.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Robert Lindsay | ... | Bert Rigby | |
| Robbie Coltrane | ... | Sid Trample | |
| Cathryn Bradshaw | ... | Laurel Pennington | |
| Jackie Gayle | ... | I.I. Perlestein | |
| Bruno Kirby | ... | Kyle DeForest | |
| Corbin Bernsen | ... | Jim Shirley | |
| Anne Bancroft | ... | Meredith Perlestein | |
| Carmen du Sautoy | ... | Tess Trample | |
| Liz Smith | ... | Mrs. Rigby | |
| Lila Kaye | ... | Mrs. Pennington | |
| Diana Weston | ... | Young Mrs. Rigby | |
| Santos Morales | ... | Jesus | |
| Mike Grady | ... | Mick O'Grady | |
| Fanny Carby | ... | Aunt Aggie | |
| George Wallace | ... | Bartender |
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94 min
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There is a scene on a bus where Bert is "receiving unwanted attention" from a woman. Unable to take it any more he stands up and shouts, "Are we at Ilkeston yet?" This is a reference to Robert Lindsay's home town in Derbyshire in the United Kingdom. The role of Bert Rigby was written for him, and the character's background mirrored his own. Originally he wanted a portion of the movie to be filmed in Ilkeston, but the producers thought Ilkeston no longer looked "industrial enough" to match the character's background. So the bus scene is the only bit of Ilkeston that made it to the final product.
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References Silk Stockings (1957)
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I was flipping through the channels on TV one night and stumbled onto this movie at the beginning. It looked kind of stupid, but I decided to give it a shot. I'm glad I did. This movie is funny throughout. Robert Lindsay (Divorcing Jack) stars as Bert Rigby a man trying to get his big break in show business. He always seems to get an opportunity, but have it not work out. The movie is kind of a fantasy comedy, with a lot of musical numbers. It is funny, Lindsay is great in the lead. Anne Bancroft (Home for the Holidays) gives a very funny supporting performance. Corbin Berenson (Major League) gives a good performance as a big Hollywood star. I recommend it.