Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Barbra Streisand | ... | Judy Maxwell | |
Ryan O'Neal | ... | Howard Bannister | |
Madeline Kahn | ... | Eunice Burns | |
Kenneth Mars | ... | Hugh Simon | |
Austin Pendleton | ... | Frederick Larrabee | |
Michael Murphy | ... | Mr. Smith | |
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Philip Roth | ... | Mr. Jones (as Phil Roth) |
Sorrell Booke | ... | Harry | |
Stefan Gierasch | ... | Fritz | |
Mabel Albertson | ... | Mrs. Van Hoskins | |
Liam Dunn | ... | Judge Maxwell | |
John Hillerman | ... | Hotel Manager | |
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George Morfogen | ... | Headwaiter |
Graham Jarvis | ... | Bailiff | |
Randy Quaid | ... | Professor Hosquith |
Two researchers have come to San Francisco to compete for a research grant in Music. One seems a bit distracted, and that was before he meets her. A strange woman seems to have devoted her life to confusing and embarassing him. At the same time a woman has her jewels stolen and a government whistle blower arrives with his stolen top secret papers. All, of course have the same style and color overnight bag. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
I think this film is the funniest movie I have ever seen. No matter how many times I see it, I always find surprisingly fresh and completely hilarious. Barbra Streisand's performance is the centerpiece of the whole film. She simply glows with warmth, sexiness, and humor. There isn't a moment when we don't find her completely believable. Ryan O'Neal adds a great physical presence and is gloriously restrained. The film also contains some great supporting turns from Ken Mars, Liam Dunn, and especially Madeline Kahn, who nearly steals the movie in her film debut.
On a scale of 10, WHAT'S UP, DOC? receives a perfect 10!