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Where's Poppa?

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  • 1h 22m
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6.5/10
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Where's Poppa? (1970)
When an attorney meets the girl of his dreams, he fears that his batty mother will scare her off, so he schemes to eliminate the senile old woman.
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When an attorney meets the girl of his dreams, he fears that his batty mother will scare her off, so he schemes to eliminate the senile old woman.When an attorney meets the girl of his dreams, he fears that his batty mother will scare her off, so he schemes to eliminate the senile old woman.When an attorney meets the girl of his dreams, he fears that his batty mother will scare her off, so he schemes to eliminate the senile old woman.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Carl Reiner
  • Writer
    • Robert Klane(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • George Segal
    • Ruth Gordon
    • Ron Leibman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Carl Reiner
  • Writer
    • Robert Klane(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • George Segal
    • Ruth Gordon
    • Ron Leibman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 53User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Trailer 2:55
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    George Segal and Carl Reiner in Where's Poppa? (1970)
    George Segal and Carl Reiner in Where's Poppa? (1970)
    George Segal, Ruth Gordon, and Carl Reiner at an event for Where's Poppa? (1970)
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    Where's Poppa? (1970)
    Where's Poppa? (1970)
    Where's Poppa? (1970)
    George Segal and Ruth Gordon in Where's Poppa? (1970)
    George Segal and Ruth Gordon in Where's Poppa? (1970)
    George Segal and Vincent Gardenia in Where's Poppa? (1970)
    Ron Leibman in Where's Poppa? (1970)
    Ron Leibman and Edward Brooks in Where's Poppa? (1970)

    Top cast

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    George Segal
    George Segal
    • Gordon Hocheiser
    Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon
    • Mrs. Hocheiser
    Ron Leibman
    Ron Leibman
    • Sidney Hocheiser
    Trish Van Devere
    Trish Van Devere
    • Louise Callan
    Barnard Hughes
    Barnard Hughes
    • Colonel Hendricks
    Vincent Gardenia
    Vincent Gardenia
    • Coach Williams
    Rae Allen
    Rae Allen
    • Gladys Hocheiser
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Owner of 'Gus & Grace's Home'
    William LeMassena
    William LeMassena
    • Judge
    • (as William Le Massena)
    Michael McGuire
    Michael McGuire
    • Army Lawyer
    Rob Reiner
    Rob Reiner
    • Roger
    Joe Keyes Jr.
    • Gang Leader
    Israel Lang
    • Mutha
    Garrett Morris
    Garrett Morris
    • Garrett
    Arnold Williams
    Arnold Williams
    • Arnold
    Buddy Butler
    • Buddy
    Martha Greenhouse
    • Owner of 'Happytime Farms'
    Jane Hoffman
    • First Job Applicant
    • Director
      • Carl Reiner
    • Writer
      • Robert Klane(screenplay by) (based on his novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The first American film to use the word "c***sucker".
    • Goofs
      When Gordon puts the old trunk in the trunk of his car, its top is up. In the next shot the trunk is over on its side with the rounded top to the left. Later, out of the city, the trunk's top is to the right.
    • Quotes

      Sidney Hocheiser: Get away from that door, or I'm gonna choke your child.

    • Crazy credits
      Bill Adams and Vic Ramos are listed in the opening credits, which had no character names, but are not in the end credits, which listed the character names. On the other hand, Fuddles was not in the opening credits but listed last in the end credits.
    • Alternate versions
      Home video version features a different ending, showing a defeated George Segal climbing in bed with his mother and telling her: "Here's Poppa!"
    • Connections
      Featured in Precious Images (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Where's Poppa?
      Music by Jack Elliott

      Lyrics by Norman Gimbel

      Sung by Clydie King

    User reviews53

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Previous reviewer (Wayne Malin) is wrong!
    No, he did get one thing right: the plot summary is fine. But, Wayne misses the point about "black humor": it's NOT supposed to have limits, by definition. Yes, the bits are meant to skewer what we consider "sacred" and, yes, it will offend those you can't ponder why certain societal taboos exist. As a whole the movie is far, far tamer than a lot of the crap that passes for "art" and comedy these days. Is the plot warped? Yes. Do you stare slack-jawed in disbelief at some bits? Yes. Is it funny? Totally, but not in a Jerry Lewis or Jerry Seinfeld way (though some of absurd parts do have a Seinfeldesque quality). That's why I give it an 8 out of 10. (He did get one other thing right: the courtroom scene is pretty priceless).
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    • Apr 24, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 1971 (Argentina)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Going Ape
    • Filming locations
      • NYPD 26th Precinct, 150 West 68th Street, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • The Where's Poppa Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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