Dutch (1991)

Director:

Peter Faiman

Writer (WGA):

John Hughes (written by)

Release Date:

19 July 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

They're the best of friends... And they've got the scars to prove it.

Plot:

To get to know his girlfriend's son, a man volunteers to pick him up from a prep school....only to learn that her son's not the nicest kid.

Plot Keywords:

Thanksgiving | Road | Meat Cleaver | Prostitute | Fireworks

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Ed O'Neill	...	Dutch Dooley
Ethan Embry	...	Doyle Standish (as Ethan Randall)
JoBeth Williams	...	Natalie Standish
Christopher McDonald	...	Reed Standish
Ari Meyers	...	Brock
Elizabeth Daily	...	Hailey (as E.G. Daily)
L. Scott Caldwell	...	Homeless Woman
Kathleen Freeman	...	Gritzi
Lisa Figus	...	Party Woman
Cedering Fox	...	Party Woman
Shelby Leverington	...	Party Woman
Kyle Fredericks	...	Maid
David James Alexander	...	Man #1
Ross Borden	...	Man #2
Joe Baker	...	Party Butler

Also Known As:

Driving Me Crazy

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:M | Finland:K-8 | Germany:12 | Singapore:NC-16 | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Berry College - 2277 Martha Berry Highway, Rome, Georgia, USA

Company:

Hughes Entertainment

Trivia:

The bridge that Dutch crosses is in Chattanooga Tennessee. At the time of the movie, the road went nowhere. It ended a mile or so from the river.

Goofs:

Continuity: When stopped at the gas station, the one hooker says to the other, "Brooke, do you want to wake up your friend?" Moments later, Doyle says, "I'll come in with Brock." Her name is also listed as Brock in the closing credits.

Quotes:

Dutch: I still owe you that shot in the ass, in case it's gnawing on your mind.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Married with Children: England Show I (#6.24)" (1992)

Soundtrack:

Give A Little Love

Excellent comedy about an unlikely friendship between a teenage boy and his mother's boyfriend

DUTCH, in my opinion, is an excellent comedy about an unlikely friendship between a teenage boy and his mother's boyfriend. If you ask me, Doyle (Ethan Randall) was an absolute snob! That kid really need to learn respect! However, in my opinion, every mishap that occurred on his journey home with Dutch (Ed O'Neill) was absolutely hilarious. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that everyone was ideally cast, the direction was flawless, and production design was spectacular, and the performances were top-grade. Now, in conclusion, I highly recommend this comedy about an unlikely friendship between a teenage boy and his mother's boyfriend.