|
Brain Donors (1992) 6.5
Three manic idiots; a lawyer, cab driver and a handyman team up to run a ballet company to fulfill the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich ... See full summary » Director:Dennis Dugan |
| 0Share... |
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Brain Donors (1992)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
Clerks.
(1994)
Comedy
Director:
Kevin Smith
Stars:
Brian O'Halloran,
Jeff Anderson,
Marilyn Ghigliotti
Comedy
Director:
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Stars:
Chevy Chase,
Beverly D'Angelo,
Juliette Lewis
Comedy
Director:
Kevin Smith
Stars:
Jason Mewes,
Kevin Smith,
Ben Affleck
UHF
(1989)
Comedy
Director:
Jay Levey
Stars:
'Weird Al' Yankovic,
Victoria Jackson,
Kevin McCarthy
What About Bob?
(1991)
Comedy
Director:
Frank Oz
Stars:
Bill Murray,
Richard Dreyfuss,
Julie Hagerty
Trading Places
(1983)
Comedy
Director:
John Landis
Stars:
Dan Aykroyd,
Ralph Bellamy,
Don Ameche
Clerks II
(2006)
Comedy
Director:
Kevin Smith
Stars:
Brian O'Halloran,
Jeff Anderson,
Jason Mewes
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
(1993)
Adventure
|
Comedy
|
Musical
Director:
Mel Brooks
Stars:
Cary Elwes,
Richard Lewis,
Roger Rees
Life of Brian
(1979)
Comedy
Director:
Terry Jones
Stars:
Graham Chapman,
John Cleese,
Terry Gilliam
Dirty Work
(1998)
Comedy
Director:
Bob Saget
Stars:
Norm MacDonald,
Artie Lange,
Jack Warden
Bowfinger
(1999)
Comedy
Director:
Frank Oz
Stars:
Steve Martin,
Eddie Murphy,
Heather Graham
Four Rooms
(1995)
Comedy
Directors:
Allison Anders,
Alexandre Rockwell, and 2 more credits »
Stars:
Amanda De Cadenet,
Jennifer Beals,
David Proval
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| John Turturro | ... | ||
 |
Bob Nelson | ... | |
| Mel Smith | ... | ||
|
|
George De La Pena | ... | |
|
|
John Savident | ... | |
| Spike Alexander | ... |
Alan Grant
|
|
| Juliana Donald | ... |
Lisa Le Baron
(as Juli Donald)
|
|
| Nancy Marchand | ... | ||
|
|
Teri Copley | ... | |
|
|
Irene Olga López | ... |
Pedestrian
|
|
|
Warren Thomas | ... |
Paramedic
|
|
|
Dick Monday | ... |
Rob
|
|
|
Katherine Heard | ... |
Laura
|
|
|
Michael Ciotti | ... |
Kid
|
| Gary Grossman | ... |
Father
|
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
See more »
Storyline
Three manic idiots; a lawyer, cab driver and a handyman team up to run a ballet company to fulfill the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich widow and her scheming big-shot lawyer, who also wants to run the ballet. Written by Rob Hartill
Plot Keywords:
reference to the marx brothers | vaudeville | slapstick | stop motion | remake |Taglines:
The producers of Airplane! and The Naked Gun invite you to a night of ballet. Fasten your seat belts. See more »Genres:
ComedyParents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
See more »
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
17 April 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Lame Ducks See more »Box Office
Gross:
$918,239 (USA)Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
DolbyColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
Edit
Rocco Melonchek: Nah. As soon as I get my driver's license, I'm quitting.
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
In 1991, Paramount Pictures was preparing to release the film under the title "Lame Ducks" with a major ad campaign, playing up the fact that it was produced by David and Jerry Zucker who produced Airplane (1980) and The Naked Gun (1988), but when the brothers bailed on the project, the movie was shelved, the publicity campaign was scrapped and the title was changed to "Brain Donors". It was released in a few theaters to some positive reviews, but it really made it's money on home video where it has attracted a small cult following. See more »Goofs
At the first party, Jacques is seen juggling scarves and is suddenly behind Flakfizer and then back juggling again. See more »Quotes
Roland T. Flakfizer: So, do you enjoy being a cab driver?Rocco Melonchek: Nah. As soon as I get my driver's license, I'm quitting.
See more »
When I first saw the cover of the video tape for Brain Donors, I thought "Groan, it's some guys who think they can be the Marx Brothers". Then I watched it, and laughed till I choked. Yes they imitate the Marx Bros. BUT they do it well, John Turturro as Flakfizer is a perfect heir to the Firefly/Captain Spalding characters portrayed by the late Groucho. I hope someday there will be a sequel to Brain Donors, even if it is another remake.