Crazy Love (I) (2007)

The bizarre true story of Linda Riss and Burt Pugach.

Directors:

Dan Klores, Fisher Stevens

Writer:

Dan Klores

Stars:

Bob Janoff, Burt Pugach, Linda Pugach

3 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bob Janoff	...	Himself - Burt's Friend
Burt Pugach	...	Himself
Linda Pugach	...	Herself (as Linda Riss)
Sylvia Hoffman	...	Herself - Linda's Cousin
Rita Kessler	...	Herself - Friend
Joyce Guerriero	...	Herself - Friend
Berry Stainback	...	Himself - Biographer
Janet Pomerantz	...	Herself - Burt's Secretary
Rusty Goldberg	...	Herself - Friend
Jimmy Breslin	...	Himself - Journalist
Margaret Powers	...	Herself - Police Officer
Norman Ackerman	...	Himself - Psychiatrist (as Dr. Norman Ackerman)
William Kunstler	...	Himself - Defense Attorney (archive footage)
Marvyn Kornberg	...	Himself - Defense Attorney
Marvin Scott	...	Himself - TV Reporter

Storyline

The bizarre true story of Linda Riss and Burt Pugach.

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Plot Keywords:

secretary | blindness | stalker | love affair | jealousy | 

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Taglines:

He had to have her

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Genres:

Documentary

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language including sexual references, and mature thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Magnolia Pictures [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 June 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Love Is in the Air

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$17,952 (USA) (1 June 2007)

Gross:

$300,372 (USA) (7 September 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shoot the Moon Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Hard Copy (1989)

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Soundtracks

"L'amour est Aveugle"
By J. Ralph
Performed by Edie Brickell

User Reviews

Will Leave You Shaking Your Head In Disbelief At What You Just Saw & Heard

This may be the most amazing true-life documentary I've ever seen. If it wasn't all true, I'd never believe it. Who would? This is an insane "love story," and it really happened. Ask the citizens of New York City who lived through this tabloid story. I'm sure they couldn't believe it, either, but it was headline news in their area for quite a while.

I hesitate to say too much for those who haven't watched this, but I highly recommend this DVD. The filmmakers did an outstanding job in presenting all the major figures in this fascinating tale of twisted lovers....and "twisted" is putting it mildly, especially in regard to the chief male: Burt Pugach, who is one of the most despicable no-conscience people I've ever seen. If you have a low opinion of lawyers, you'll really appreciate this story! The female part of this bizarre "love" story is Linda Riis. She's the first person you see on camera and, from the first sentence on, you think incredulously "who is this?!" The weird sunglasses, eyebrows, obvious wig and brutally-frank New York directness and accent hits you like a truck. Her story, and from her perspective, is the most amazing of them all. Everyone else that follows - Burt and Linda's friends and associates - are almost as riveting. These are all real people, not actors.

Trust me: you have to see this to believe it. If crazy people, obsession, romance, crime, loneliness, comedy, etc., are all something you find entertaining, this documentary has all of it. It might also disgust you that human beings can be so pathetic.

I couldn't stop shaking my head in disbelief after this watching this documentary. Kudos to everyone involved in this film for a job very well done.