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Drop Dead Fred (1991)

PG_13 103 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Fantasy  -   19 April 1991 (USA)
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A young woman finds her already unstable life rocked by the presence of a rambunctious imaginary friend from childhood.

Director:

Ate de Jong
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Phoebe Cates ...
Rik Mayall ...
Marsha Mason ...
Tim Matheson ...
Charles
Carrie Fisher ...
Janie
Keith Charles Keith Charles ...
Murray
Ashley Peldon ...
Young Elizabeth
Daniel Gerroll ...
Nigel Cronin
Ron Eldard ...
Mickey Bunce
Eleanor Mondale ...
Attractive Customer
Bob Reid Bob Reid ...
Judge Dubben
Peter Thoemke ...
Arsonist
Sjoukje De Jong Douma Sjoukje De Jong Douma ...
Grandma Bunce
Paul Holmes Paul Holmes ...
Man in Speedboat
Steve Cochran Steve Cochran ...
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Storyline

A young woman who's attempting to find her place in the world battles with her controlling mother and a womanizing husband finds comfort and confusion with the appearance of her childhood friend. It is a zappy movie that emphasizes self-actualization. Written by C. Marshall  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Dishes. Relationships. Wind. This guy breaks everything. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

My Special Friend See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$13,878,334 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The steamboat that Janie lived on is an actual residence. See more »

Goofs

Boom mic visible: The boom is reflected in the picture on the wall, after the nurse throws Elizabeth back into her room and calls her a flake. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Polly: And the prince took the beautiful young girl in his arms and said, will you marry me? Yes, she whispered, I will be your princess.
Young Elizabeth: Did they live happily ever after?
Polly: Of course, Elizabeth.
[tucking her in]
Young Elizabeth: How do you know?
Polly: Because she was a good little girl. If she had been naughty, the prince would have run away.
Young Elizabeth: What a pile of shit!
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Connections

Referenced in "Tosh.0: Crystal Light Dancers (Reunion) (#2.2)" (2010) See more »