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Wired (1989)

R  112 min  -  Biography | Comedy | Drama   -  25 August 1989 (USA)
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The ghost of John Belushi looks back on his troubled life and career.

Director:

Larry Peerce

Writers:

Bob Woodward (book), Earl Mac Rauch (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Chiklis, Ray Sharkey and J.T. Walsh
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Chiklis ...
Ray Sharkey Ray Sharkey ...
Angel Velasquez
J.T. Walsh ...
Patti D'Arbanville ...
Cathy Smith
Lucinda Jenney Lucinda Jenney ...
Alex Rocco ...
Arnie Fromson
Gary Groomes Gary Groomes ...
Jere Burns ...
Lou Connors
Clyde Kusatsu ...
Tom Bower ...
Detective
Earl Billings ...
Detective
Dakin Matthews Dakin Matthews ...
Washington Post Editor
J.C. Quinn J.C. Quinn ...
Comedy Coach
Steve Vinovich ...
Studio Executive
Matthew Faison Matthew Faison ...
Doctor Robbins
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Storyline

We open up on the evening of March 5, 1982, with the dead body of John Belushi being reeled into a morgue. He awakens, suddenly, as if nothing had happened to him. Frightened and confused, John goes back to retrace his steps, and find out what went wrong with his life. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Ghost | Investigation | Comedian | Limousine | Life Passing By  | See more »

Taglines:

For John Belushi Every Night Was Saturday Night. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Belushi - Wired See more »

Filming Locations:

Fort Bragg, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$681,054 (USA) (27 August 1989) (745 Screens)

Gross:

$1,089,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

FM Entertainment, Lion Screen Entertainment See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Chiklis was chosen over 200 other candidates for the role of John Belushi. See more »

Quotes

John Landis: My God. I just punched the star of my movie.
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Connections

References 1941 (1979) See more »

Soundtracks

"You Are So Beautiful"
Written by Billy Preston and Bruce Fisher See more »