Homer and Eddie (1989)

A retarded man get help from a sociopathic woman when tries to reunite with his dying father, who years earlier disowned him.

Director:

Andrey Konchalovskiy

Writer:

Patrick Cirillo

Stars:

James Belushi, Jim Mapp, John Waters

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Belushi	...	Homer Lanza
Jim Mapp	...	Harmonica Player
John Waters	...	Robber #1
Robert Glaudini	...	Robber #2
James Thiel	...	Twin #1
Jeff Thiel	...	Twin #2 (as Jeffrey Thiel)
Andy Jarrell	...	Trucker
Anne Ramsey	...	Edna
Whoopi Goldberg	...	Eddie Cervi
Michelle Milantoni	...	Fat Woman in Pizza Joint
Mickey Jones	...	Man at Pizza Joint
Annie O'Donnell	...	Wife at Pizza Joint
Katherine Barrese	...	Waitress
Tad Horino	...	Mickey
Karen Black	...	Belle

Storyline

A retarded man get help from a sociopathic woman when tries to reunite with his dying father, who years earlier disowned him.

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Plot Keywords:

prostitution | independent film | character name in title

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Taglines:

From the director of "Tango And Cash"

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 December 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Godt op at køre

Filming Locations:

Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kings Road Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Final film of Fritz Feld.

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Goofs

When Eddie spots the red car at the produce stand and tells Homer to pull in there, she is in the back seat. After they pull in they show her sitting in the front seat.

User Reviews

One of the worst directed movies I've ever watched

Jim Belushi tries to play against type. Whoopi tries to show a menacing side to one of her whacked-out characters. There are some tremendous supporting bits by Beah Richards, Harry Caesar, and Karen Black. All efforts are totally wasted, save two or three touching moments. The pacing of this movie is horrific, the camera work is annoying and intrusive, the verbal exchanges are practically inaudible during the movie's first half, and the sound track is wholly inappropriate. The responsibility for all of this lies on the director -- who makes or breaks a movie. Homer and Eddie, unfortunately, is broken beyond repair. For enjoyable and entertaining Whoopi, leave Homer at home, and just watch "Eddie."