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Release Date:
9 August 1991 (USA) moreTagline:
A Comedy about a Soap Opera Writer Who's Typing without a RibbonPlot:
A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
Movies That Deserve a Second Life: Comedy Edition(From JustPressPlay. 5 April 2009, 10:00 PM, PDT)
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Maybe you have to be a writer... moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| John Candy | ... | Jack Gable | |
| Mariel Hemingway | ... | Janet Dubois / Louise | |
| Emma Samms | ... | Rachel Hedison / Laura Claybourne | |
| Raymond Burr | ... | Carter Hedison | |
| Dylan Baker | ... | Blake Hedison | |
| Charles Rocket | ... | Ty Hedison | |
| David Rasche | ... | Dr. Paul Kirkwood / Dennis | |
| Andrea Thompson | ... | Nurse Helen Caldwell | |
| Zach Grenier | ... | Mickey | |
| Jerry Orbach | ... | Lou Sherwood | |
| Renée Taylor | ... | Arlene Sherwood | |
| Milt Oberman | ... | Fetterman | |
| Mark Boone Junior | ... | Cable Man | |
| Tony Steedman | ... | Edward the Butler | |
| John Michael Bolger | ... | Len (as John Bolger) |
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96 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyFilming Locations:
New York City, New York, USAFun Stuff
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In the scene at the party, where the characters of "Jack Gable" and "Rachel Hedison" are dancing, John Candy and Emma Samms did the scene without doubles, although it was difficult to tell because of the distance from which it was shot. Emma Samms commented how graceful and talented of a dancer John Candy was, despite his size. moreSoundtrack:
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Just as I disagreed with the critics whom universally panned DELIRIOUS, I must disagree with most IMDB reviewers. I believe this is a genuinely funny movie, quite original and inspired. Sure, there are more than a few things in it that don't work (particularly the casting of Mariel Hemingway as the love interest); but, what writer hasn't a fantasy of being a part of his creation? The high point of the movie is the "guest" appearance by Robert Wagner. The big surprise is how funny Raymond Burr turns out to be. Despite her "spoiled brat" vixenishness, I would still take Emma Samms over the awkward, nerdy Miss Hemingway. The cruelist humor in the movie is the disintegration of Samm's brother. It's also probably the funniest thing about the film.
DELIRIOUS may not be to EVERYONE'S taste, but I happily purchased the laser disc a few years back. I watch it about once a year, and call it my "writer's fix". Enjoy it if you are a mind to...