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Nuts

  • 19871987
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
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6.6/10
6.7K
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Richard Dreyfuss and Barbra Streisand in Nuts (1987)
A high-class call girl accused of murder fights for the right to stand trial rather than be declared mentally incompetent.
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A high-class call girl accused of murder fights for the right to stand trial rather than be declared mentally incompetent.A high-class call girl accused of murder fights for the right to stand trial rather than be declared mentally incompetent.A high-class call girl accused of murder fights for the right to stand trial rather than be declared mentally incompetent.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
6.7K
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  • Director
    • Martin Ritt
  • Writers
    • Tom Topor(based upon the play by)
    • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay by)
    • Alvin Sargent(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Barbra Streisand
    • Richard Dreyfuss
    • Maureen Stapleton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martin Ritt
  • Writers
    • Tom Topor(based upon the play by)
    • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay by)
    • Alvin Sargent(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Barbra Streisand
    • Richard Dreyfuss
    • Maureen Stapleton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 55User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Barbra Streisand and Sarina C. Grant in Nuts (1987)
    Richard Dreyfuss, Barbra Streisand, Paul Benjamin, and James Whitmore in Nuts (1987)

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    Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand
    • Claudia Draperas Claudia Draper
    Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss
    • Aaron Levinskyas Aaron Levinsky
    Maureen Stapleton
    Maureen Stapleton
    • Rose Kirkas Rose Kirk
    Karl Malden
    Karl Malden
    • Arthur Kirkas Arthur Kirk
    Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach
    • Dr. Herbert A. Morrisonas Dr. Herbert A. Morrison
    Robert Webber
    Robert Webber
    • Francis MacMillanas Francis MacMillan
    James Whitmore
    James Whitmore
    • Judge Stanley Murdochas Judge Stanley Murdoch
    Leslie Nielsen
    Leslie Nielsen
    • Allen Greenas Allen Green
    William Prince
    William Prince
    • Clarence Middletonas Clarence Middleton
    Dakin Matthews
    Dakin Matthews
    • Judge Lawrence Blockas Judge Lawrence Block
    Paul Benjamin
    Paul Benjamin
    • Harry Harrisonas Harry Harrison
    Warren Manzi
    • Saul Kreiglitzas Saul Kreiglitz
    Elizabeth Hoffman
    Elizabeth Hoffman
    • Dr. Johnsonas Dr. Johnson
    Castulo Guerra
    Castulo Guerra
    • Dr. Arantesas Dr. Arantes
    Stacy Bergman
    • 16 year-old Claudiaas 16 year-old Claudia
    Hayley Taylor
    Hayley Taylor
    • 11 year-old Claudiaas 11 year-old Claudia
    • (as Hayley Taylor-Block)
    Matt Riivald
    • Court Reporteras Court Reporter
    John Wesley
    John Wesley
    • Holding Cell Guardas Holding Cell Guard
    • Director
      • Martin Ritt
    • Writers
      • Tom Topor(based upon the play by) (screenplay by)
      • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay by)
      • Alvin Sargent(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is the final film of both Robert Webber and Karl Malden.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the movie, Claudia been released and is walking down the street in her hospital gown, laughing at passerby. She has only been judged competent to stand trial, not innocent. She should be in lockup at Riker's Island or The Tombs. Also, even if they had released her, she would have had her street clothes returned.
    • Quotes

      Claudia Draper: Now, you talk to me and pretend I'm sane, okay?

      Aaron Levinsky: Okay.

      Claudia Draper: And I'll do the same for you.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Oscar Nomination Surprises for 1987 (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Here We Are At Last
      Music by Barbra Streisand

      Lyrics by Richard Baskin

      Arranged & played by Randy Waldman

      (Bar Music)

    User reviews55

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Dreyfus and Streissand in Another Great Martin Ritt Film
    This is the third of three great courtroom dramas from that time. "And Justice for All,"(1979) and "The Verdict," (1982) were the other two.

    Because of all the courtroom dramas on television in the 1990's and 2000's, many of the things in the movie now seem as clichés. It is important to remember that it was quite original when it came out. It is only cliché today because it has been copied so much since. Women were generally terrible victims of much psychiatry in the 20th century, this film, "Francis" (1982)and "Suddenly, Last Summer" (1959) are the only three movies that really demonstrate that.

    The cast is full of great actors and actresses in small rolls: Eli Wallach, James Whitmore, Maureen Stapleton, and Karl Malden know that less is more and underplay their roles smoothly. The only problem with the casting is Leslie Nielsen as a crazy client. Nielsen became so associated with spoofs like "Airplane" and "The Naked Gun" one almost laughs automatically when he's on the screen, no matter how serious the scene is. Stars Richard Dreyfus and Barbara Streisand are at the top of their form and work well off each other.

    The one criticism of this movie that is valid is Streisand's age. She is a bit too old at 45 for the character who is supposed to be in her late 20's. It is a minor irritation, and we should remember that male actors in their 40's also frequently play such roles. For example, Brad Pitt was 41 when he played Achilles, and Sylvester Stallone was 60 when he played in his last "Rocky" movie.

    This is Barbara Streisand's grittiest movie with rape, incest, and madness being key themes, yet it still has a lot of witty lines and funny moments. It is just well balanced and well done. The DVD contains some fascinating commentary by Ms. Streisand.
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    • jayraskin1
    • Jul 25, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nuts ... Durchgedreht
    • Filming locations
      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Barwood Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,950,002
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,606,083
      • Nov 22, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,950,002
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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