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:

Homer & Eddie

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

Possibly the best acting by Goldberg and Belushi ever!

This is easily the "craziest" Road Movie ever made - and one of the best. It's funny, tragic, dramatic and intelligent. Konchalovsky's composition is without any flaws - you'll find no plot holes or boring sequences destroying the flow of the story. The soundtrack supports the atmosphere of the movie perfectly. James Belushi stars as Homer, a retarded man, who goes on a long journey to see his dying father. Right at the start he's being robbed of all his cash and has to sleep in a car cemetery. There he meets the criminal Eddie, played by Whoopi Goldberg, who's slowly dying of a brain tumor. This tumor is the reason for several violent outbreaks. Eddie escorts Homer and arranges the first sexual contact for him - with a monstrous prostitute. This results in one of the most charming and funny "sex scenes" I've ever seen, beaten only by the priceless dancing scenes with Homer and Eddie at the pier. I've never seen one of the two acting better. But don't miss the guest appearances of Anne Ramsey, Karen Black and Jesus! And be warned: even though this film is full of funny, charming and lovable scenes it has also its violent parts.

If you liked "Harold & Maude" and "Gilbert Grape" this is a film for you!