Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981)
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- PG
- 1h 32min
- Comedy
- 28 Aug 1981 (USA)
- Movie
Flash used to be a talented baseball player, but he took to drinking and now he sells stolen watches in the streets. One day he meets Chu Chu, who, before falling into alcoholism like him, was a successful entertainer. Now she still...
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| Alan Arkin | ... |
Flash
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| Carol Burnett | ... |
Emily
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| Jack Warden | ... |
The Commander
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| Danny Aiello | ... |
Johnson
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| Adam Arkin | ... |
Charlie
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| Danny Glover | ... |
Morgan
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| Sid Haig | ... |
Vince
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| Vincent Schiavelli | ... |
B.J.
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| Ruth Buzzi | ... |
Consuelo
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| Vito Scotti | ... |
Vittorio
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| Lou Jacobi | ... |
Landlord
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Barbara Dana | ... |
Betty
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Scott Beach | ... |
Harry
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Geoff Hoyle | ... |
Clem
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| Morgan Upton | ... |
Butts
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| Neile Adams | ... |
Car Woman
(as Neile McQueen)
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Tony Arkin | ... |
Puppeteer
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Francine Lembi | ... |
Poet
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| Dabbs Greer | ... |
Wally
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| John Steadman | ... |
Snyder
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Jerry Anderson | ... |
Mr. Sitro
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| Arnold Johnson | ... |
Bum
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Ray Reinhardt | ... |
Russian
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Sammy Warren | ... |
Cat Man
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Steven Hirsch | ... |
Car Man
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Jim Haynie | ... |
Hot Dog Man #1
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Eugene Choy | ... |
Hot Dog Man #2
(as Eugene G. Choy)
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Ralph Chesse | ... |
Hot Dog Man #3
(as Ralph Chessé)
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Jennifer Ann Lee | ... |
Ticket Lady
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| Max Grodénchik | ... |
Frankie
(as Michael Grodenchik)
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Valerie Caplan | ... |
Little Girl
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Matthew Hautau | ... |
Little Boy
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Jeanne Lauren | ... |
Mime
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Carl Arena | ... |
Mime
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Daniel Forrest | ... |
Mime
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| Matthew Arkin | ... |
Passerby
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Addington Wise | ... |
Bald Man
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| Rosie Malek-Yonan | ... |
Girl on Bus (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David Lowell Rich | ||
Written by
| Barbara Dana | ... | (screenplay) |
| Henry Barrow | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Melvin Simon | ... | executive producer |
| Tony Wade | ... | associate producer |
| Jay Weston | ... | producer |
Music by
| Maurice Jarre | ||
| Pete Rugolo | ||
Cinematography by
| Victor J. Kemper | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Argyle Nelson Jr. | ... | (as Argyle Nelson) |
Editorial Department
| Barry L. Gold | ... | assistant editor (as Barry Gold) |
| Christopher Greenbury | ... | additional editor (as Chris Greenbury) |
| Peter Lonsdale | ... | apprentice editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Pamela Basker | ||
| Fern Champion | ||
Production Design by
| Daniel A. Lomino | ... | (as Daniel Lomino) |
Set Decoration by
| Robert R. Benton | ... | (as Robert Benton) |
Costume Design by
| Ron Talsky | ||
Makeup Department
| Stephen Abrums | ... | key makeup artist (as Steve Abrums) |
| Jeffrey Hamilton | ... | makeup artist (as Jeffrey S. Hamilton) |
| Dorothea Long | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Tony Wade | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bradley M. Gross | ... | second assistant director (as Bradley Gross) |
| Mike Salamunovich | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Bruce Crone | ... | assistant art director |
| Walt Hadfield | ... | construction coordinator (as Walton D. Hadfield) |
| Kent H. Johnson | ... | property master (as Kent Johnson) |
| Jon Marsala | ... | construction foreman (as John Marsala) |
| Jim Poynter | ... | lead man (as James Poynter) |
| Dale Woodall | ... | construction coordinator |
| Jan S. Young | ... | construction foreman (as Jan Young) |
Sound Department
| David J. Kimball | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert J. Litt | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Dennis Maitland | ... | production sound mixer |
| Steve Powell | ... | cable person |
| Keith Stafford | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Elliot Tyson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Hal Whitby | ... | boom operator |
| Parvez Zabier | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Richard O. Helmer | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Chuck Couch | ... | stunt player (as Charles E. Couch) |
| Dick Durock | ... | stunt player |
| Phil H. Fravel | ... | stunt player (as Phil Fravel) |
| Dawn Grant | ... | stunt player |
| Whitey Hughes | ... | stunt player |
| Gray Johnson | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Mary Peters | ... | stunt player |
| Sandy Robertson | ... | stunt player |
| Ross Sherman | ... | stunt player |
| William R. Snyder | ... | stunt player |
| Jerry Summers | ... | stunt player |
| James Winburn | ... | stunt player (as James B. Winburn) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alan R. Disler | ... | first assistant camera "a" camera (as Alan Disler) |
| Earl Gilbert | ... | gaffer |
| Rhio Haessig | ... | best boy |
| William Kenney | ... | dolly grip |
| Patrick Marshall | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Gaylin P. Schultz | ... | key grip (as Gaylin Schultz) |
| Bernie Schwartz | ... | second grip |
| Chris Squires | ... | second assistant camera |
| Orlando Suero | ... | still photographer (as Orlando) |
| Robert C. Thomas | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Loril Hirsch | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Agnes G. Henry | ... | costumer: women |
| James Lapidus | ... | costumer: men |
| Bob Mackie | ... | costumes: Miss Burnett |
Location Management
| Steph Benseman | ... | location manager |
| Robert Strauss | ... | location auditor |
Music Department
| Richard Stone | ... | music editor: La Da Productions |
| Dennis Budimir | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Emil Richards | ... | musician: percussions (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dolores Rubin | ... | script supervisor (as Dolores Rubin-Levin) |
Transportation Department
| Greg Van Dyke | ... | transportation captain |
| Randy White | ... | transportation co-captain |
Additional Crew
| Susan Alschuler | ... | unit publicist |
| David Arntzen | ... | production assistant |
| Steve Cohen | ... | production assistant |
| Don Crichton | ... | choreographer: Miss Burnett |
| Jack W. Haddox | ... | payroll accountant |
| Peter Lonsdale | ... | production assistant (as Peter N. Lonsdale) |
| Elton MacPherson | ... | representative: Simon production |
| Nilo Otero | ... | production assistant |
| Marilyn Shenker | ... | assistant to producer |
| Patti Whitman | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Video (1982) (United States) (VHS)
- T&O Film (1983) (Norway) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- CBS (1984) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- CBS/Fox (West Germany) (VHS)
- Roadshow Films (1981) (Australia) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- La Da Productions (music editing)
- Orlando Productions (stills)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Flash used to be a talented baseball player, but he took to drinking and now he sells stolen watches in the streets. One day he meets Chu Chu, who, before falling into alcoholism like him, was a successful entertainer. Now she still dances, but in the streets, for no more than a cent or two. Luck seems to smile at them the day they find stolen government documents forgotten some place. They decide to return them to their legal owners, but instead of the expected reward money, all they get is a load of trouble. Written by Guy Bellinger |
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| Taglines | Meet the oddest and funniest couple of the year! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | One of four collaborations between Danny Glover and Jim Haynie; they also appeared together in Escape from Alcatraz (1979), Out (1982) and Silverado (1985). See more » |
| Goofs | When Emily is dancing on the street dressed as Carmen Miranda, she's sometimes completely in the shadow of the building and sometimes in the sun. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Continental Divide, Mommie Dearest, Only When I Laugh, Body Heat, First Monday in October (1981). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Whole Lot of Money See more » |