Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysLGBTQ+ Pride MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Beer

  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
718
YOUR RATING
Beer (1985)
An advertising firm, desperate to keep an account from a financially-ailing brewery, concocts a macho ad campaign centering on three losers who inadvertently prevent a robbery at a bar.
Play trailer4:55
1 Video
11 Photos
  • Comedy
Desperate to keep an account from a financially-ailing brewery, an advertising firm concocts a macho ad campaign centered on three losers who inadvertently prevent a robbery at a bar.Desperate to keep an account from a financially-ailing brewery, an advertising firm concocts a macho ad campaign centered on three losers who inadvertently prevent a robbery at a bar.Desperate to keep an account from a financially-ailing brewery, an advertising firm concocts a macho ad campaign centered on three losers who inadvertently prevent a robbery at a bar.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
718
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Patrick Kelly
  • Writer
    • Allan Weisbecker
  • Stars
    • Loretta Swit
    • Rip Torn
    • Kenneth Mars
Top credits
  • Director
    • Patrick Kelly
  • Writer
    • Allan Weisbecker
  • Stars
    • Loretta Swit
    • Rip Torn
    • Kenneth Mars
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 12User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 4:55
    Trailer

    Photos11

    Beer (1985)
    Beer (1985)
    Beer (1985)
    C.J. Lusby, Annie McAuley, Julie McLeod, and Saul Stein in Beer (1985)
    Beer (1985)
    Beer (1985)
    Beer (1985)
    Beer (1985)
    Beer (1985)
    Beer (1985)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Loretta Swit
    Loretta Swit
    • B.D. Tuckeras B.D. Tucker
    Rip Torn
    Rip Torn
    • Buzz Beckermanas Buzz Beckerman
    Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars
    • A.J. Norbeckeras A.J. Norbecker
    David Alan Grier
    David Alan Grier
    • Elliott Morrisonas Elliott Morrison
    William Russ
    William Russ
    • Merle Draggettas Merle Draggett
    Saul Stein
    Saul Stein
    • Frankie Falconeas Frankie Falcone
    Peter Michael Goetz
    Peter Michael Goetz
    • Harley Feemeras Harley Feemer
    David Wohl
    David Wohl
    • Stanley Dickleras Stanley Dickler
    Dick Shawn
    Dick Shawn
    • Talk Show Hostas Talk Show Host
    Renn Woods
    Renn Woods
    • Mary Morrisonas Mary Morrison
    • (as Ren Woods)
    A.C. Peterson
    A.C. Peterson
    • Thiefas Thief
    • (as Alar Aedma)
    William Mooney
    • Newscasteras Newscaster
    Robert Wolberg
    • Smytheas Smythe
    Gerald Vichi
    • Bartender Freddieas Bartender Freddie
    Maurice Shrog
    • Bartender Eddieas Bartender Eddie
    Ray O'Connor
    • Martinas Martin
    David Lipman
    David Lipman
    • Ernieas Ernie
    Donald Acree
    • Michael Morrisonas Michael Morrison
    • Director
      • Patrick Kelly
    • Writer
      • Allan Weisbecker
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    More like this

    The Rookie
    5.9
    The Rookie
    Saving Silverman
    5.8
    Saving Silverman
    Another 48 Hrs.
    5.9
    Another 48 Hrs.
    Three Days of the Condor
    7.4
    Three Days of the Condor
    Breakdown
    7.0
    Breakdown
    Beer League
    5.9
    Beer League
    Rented Lips
    3.8
    Rented Lips
    Adult Interference
    4.5
    Adult Interference
    After School
    3.6
    After School
    Beverly Hills Cop II
    6.5
    Beverly Hills Cop II
    Up the Creek
    5.5
    Up the Creek
    Whoops Apocalypse
    6.0
    Whoops Apocalypse

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Sandra Bernhard was fired and replaced by Loretta Swit.
    • Quotes

      Elliott Morrison: [his son sees him Moonwalking in the living room] What'chu want, nigga?

      Michael Morrison: Daddy!

      [runs off, crying]

      Elliott Morrison: Dad was just playing, son!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Clerks (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Tons of Beer
      Performed by B. Willie Smith Band

      Composed by Jerry Connolly

    User reviews12

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    "Whip out your Norbecker"
    This film is going to rub certain people the wrong way. Specifically Blacks, women, and gays might take some offense. On the other hand, "Beer" is no more offensive than some "Saturday Night Live" skits. The acting is very good, with Rip Torn, Loretta Switt, and David Alan Grier, especially memorable. Kenneth Mars, in a supporting role, steals every scene he's in. There is some slapstick, along with at least a bunch of dark humor. Three average guys become heroes to the average American beer drinker, while their commercials make Norbecker Beer sales surge. "Whip out your Norbecker". Recommended viewing..................... - MERK
    helpful•5
    1
    • merklekranz
    • Sep 3, 2011

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • August 30, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Selling of America
    • Filming locations
      • Nevada, USA
    • Production company
      • Orion Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Beer (1985)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Beer (1985) officially released in Canada in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies Coming This Summer
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in June
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.