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Nuts

  • 19871987
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
7.2K
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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
7.2K
YOUR RATING
  • 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
  • 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
    • 57User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand
    • Claudia Draper
    Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss
    • Aaron Levinsky
    Maureen Stapleton
    Maureen Stapleton
    • Rose Kirk
    Karl Malden
    Karl Malden
    • Arthur Kirk
    Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach
    • Dr. Herbert A. Morrison
    Robert Webber
    Robert Webber
    • Francis MacMillan
    James Whitmore
    James Whitmore
    • Judge Stanley Murdoch
    Leslie Nielsen
    Leslie Nielsen
    • Allen Green
    William Prince
    William Prince
    • Clarence Middleton
    Dakin Matthews
    Dakin Matthews
    • Judge Lawrence Block
    Paul Benjamin
    Paul Benjamin
    • Harry Harrison
    Warren Manzi
    • Saul Kreiglitz
    Elizabeth Hoffman
    Elizabeth Hoffman
    • Dr. Johnson
    Castulo Guerra
    Castulo Guerra
    • Dr. Arantes
    Stacy Bergman
    • 16 year-old Claudia
    Hayley Taylor
    Hayley Taylor
    • 11 year-old Claudia
    • (as Hayley Taylor-Block)
    Matt Riivald
    • Court Reporter
    John Wesley
    John Wesley
    • Holding Cell Guard
    • Director
      • Martin Ritt
    • Writers
      • Tom Topor(based upon the play by) (screenplay by)
      • Darryl Ponicsan(screenplay by)
      • Alvin Sargent(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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.

      WRONG: While there is clearly some artistic license in having Claudia walk out in her hospital gown, the judge clearly stated that he was releasing her on her own recognizance until the trial so she wouldn't have been locked up in Riker's Island, The Tombs, Devil's Island, Arkham Asylum or anywhere else for that matter.
    • 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 Siskel & Ebert: 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 reviews57

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    9/10
    Impressive Performance of Barbra Streisand
    In New York, the public defender Aaron Levinsky (Richard Dreyfuss) witnesses the high-class call girl Claudia Draper (Barbra Streisand) beating her attorney while waiting for his hearing in the courtroom. Judge Stanley Murdoch (James Whitmore) assigns him to defend Claudia and soon he learns that she killed her client Allen Green (Leslie Nielsen) in self-defense. However, her mother Rose Kirk (Maureen Stapleton) and her wealthy stepfather Arthur Kirk (Karl Malden) want her declared mentally incompetent to go on trial. Dr. Herbert A. Morrison (Eli Wallach) prepares a medical report stating that she is mentally unstable to support the trial, but Claudia wants to prove that she is sane; otherwise she would spend the rest of her life in a mental institution. Along the hearing, the District Attorney Francis MacMillan (Robert Webber) and Levinsky question the defendant, her mother, her stepfather and Dr. Morring and the painful truth about Claudia's childhood is disclosed.

    "Nuts" is one of the best courtroom dramas ever made. The story is developed practically in one location, but the performances are awesome highlighting Barbra Streisand. This actress deserved at least a nomination to the Oscar. The conclusion has a corny moment, when Claudia hugs her mother. My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): "Querem me Enlouquecer" ("They Want to Drive me Crazy")

    Note: On 12 Nov 2018 I saw this film again.
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    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(street scenes)
    • 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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