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The Man Who Wasn't There

  • 19831983
  • RR
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
3.7/10
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The Man Who Wasn't There (1983)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
A State Department employee finds an egg-shaped device with a green fluid inside that makes the person who drinks it invisible. He finds himself being chased by foreign agents who want the s... Read allA State Department employee finds an egg-shaped device with a green fluid inside that makes the person who drinks it invisible. He finds himself being chased by foreign agents who want the substance.A State Department employee finds an egg-shaped device with a green fluid inside that makes the person who drinks it invisible. He finds himself being chased by foreign agents who want the substance.
IMDb RATING
3.7/10
586
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Bruce Malmuth
  • Writer
    • Stanford Sherman
  • Stars
    • Steve Guttenberg
    • Jeffrey Tambor
    • Art Hindle
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bruce Malmuth
  • Writer
    • Stanford Sherman
  • Stars
    • Steve Guttenberg
    • Jeffrey Tambor
    • Art Hindle
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    • 9User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Steve Guttenberg, William Forsythe, and Lisa Langlois in The Man Who Wasn't There (1983)
    Steve Guttenberg and Lisa Langlois in The Man Who Wasn't There (1983)
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    Lisa Langlois in The Man Who Wasn't There (1983)
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    Steve Guttenberg
    Steve Guttenberg
    • Sam Cooperas Sam Cooper
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Boris Potemkinas Boris Potemkin
    Art Hindle
    Art Hindle
    • Ted Durandas Ted Durand
    Morgan Most
    Morgan Most
    • Amandaas Amanda…
    Lisa Langlois
    Lisa Langlois
    • Cindy Worthas Cindy Worth
    William Forsythe
    William Forsythe
    • Pug Face Crusheras Pug Face Crusher
    • (as Bill Forsythe)
    Bruce Malmuth
    Bruce Malmuth
    • Fireplug Crusheras Fireplug Crusher
    Ivan Naranjo
    • Chief Crusheras Chief Crusher
    Clement von Franckenstein
    Clement von Franckenstein
    • Grey Crusheras Grey Crusher
    • (as Clement St. George)
    Vincent Baggetta
    • Rileyas Riley
    Charlie Brill
    Charlie Brill
    • Rastafanias Rastafani
    Michael Ensign
    Michael Ensign
    • Assistant Secretaryas Assistant Secretary
    Richard Paul
    Richard Paul
    • Pudgy Aideas Pudgy Aide
    Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin
    • Hassan Khaffirias Hassan Khaffiri
    John C. Becher
    John C. Becher
    • Cherubas Cherub
    Val Bettin
    Val Bettin
    • Monocleas Monocle
    Victor Rendina
    • Head Dudeas Head Dude
    Hugh Warden
    Hugh Warden
    • Tonsureas Tonsure
    • Director
      • Bruce Malmuth
    • Writer
      • Stanford Sherman
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    Storyline

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    A State Department employee finds an egg-shaped device with a green fluid inside that makes the person who drinks it invisible. He finds himself being chased by foreign agents who want the substance.
    • white panties
    • panties
    • peeping tom
    • sex scene
    • wedding dress
    • 58 more
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    • Taglines
      • There never was a man like the man who wasn't there.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Steve Guttenberg did most of his own stunts for the film.
    • Goofs
      There are several scenes where wires can easily be spotted holding up or moving props. As an example, when the invisible Sam is having a drink, you can see the wires holding the glass.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013)

    User reviews9

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    Top review
    3/10
    The Poster Tag Line Was Right!
    "The funniest movie you never saw!" is what the poster exclaims and they were right. Because true comedy won't be found here. I actually saw this back when it was released in theaters in the early 80's. The movie is a simple, cheap jack tale of invisibility and international intrigue that's loaded with political incorrectness and juvenile gags. There are a handful of shots that are really cool in 3-D. However there some really bad 3-D effects, most due to poor understanding or handling of the equipment and 3-D techniques. And the film is in the top 5 running for world's worst rear screen projection usage in a movie. What it could have been with better cast and more money is an interesting thought. This also has to have the weirdest and dumbest team of killers ever seen in a movie. The 3-D gets a 2 and the movie gets a 3.
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    • louissaphire
    • Apr 12, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 12, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hochzeit mit Hindernissen
    • Filming locations
      • Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,443,487
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,379,502
      • Aug 14, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,443,487
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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