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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jim Belushi | ... | Nick Pirandello (as James Belushi) | |
| John Ritter | ... | Bob Wilson | |
| Barbara Barrie | ... | Mom Pirandello | |
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Bill Morey | ... | Millard Cunard |
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Isa Jank | ... | Dolly (as Isa Andersen) |
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Gail Barle | ... | Sherry |
| Mark Herrier | ... | Bradshaw | |
| Matthew Brooks | ... | Bob Wilson, Jr. | |
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Mariah Dobson | ... | Heather Wilson |
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Stephen Corvin | ... | Russian Agent |
| Charles Walker | ... | Mahoney | |
| Dyanne Thorne | ... | Dad Pirandello | |
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Don Dolan | ... | Ufoe |
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Mary E. Thompson | ... | Elderly Woman |
| Suzee Slater | ... | Woman in Bed | |
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Jim Belushi plays a super-competent secret agent on the trail of Russian thugs. John Ritter plays a milquetoast dad who gets mixed up in the caper. The story follows their adventures over the course of a week, in which Ritter develops some guts and Belushi gets in touch with his sensitive side. Written by Afterburner <aburner@erols.com>
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Real men don't hide from danger... they create it. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 September 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Hombres de verdad See more »Edit
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$241,258, 27 September 1987, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$873,903Company Credits
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Nick: That's great, Bob.
Bob: Okay, what is it ?
Nick: We have been negotiating with men in UFOs for seven years. If we don't get to Washington by Friday, the whole deal will be off.
Bob: Drive me home.
Nick: Bob, you said you were willing to listen !
Bob: Negotiating with UFOs ?
Nick: Yes! Space men ! Men from outer space ! Alien beings! ufoes!
Bob: We've been negotiating with men from outer space for seven years!
Nick: That's right! C'mon now, you've heard about it.
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A rope ladder is lowered from a helicopter. Judging by the length of the ladder, the helicopter is hovering only a couple of dozen feet overhead, yet there is no downdraft apparent on the people under it. No one's hair is even disturbed. See more »Quotes
Bob: Alright, I'm willing to listen...Nick: That's great, Bob.
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Nick: We have been negotiating with men in UFOs for seven years. If we don't get to Washington by Friday, the whole deal will be off.
Bob: Drive me home.
Nick: Bob, you said you were willing to listen !
Bob: Negotiating with UFOs ?
Nick: Yes! Space men ! Men from outer space ! Alien beings! ufoes!
Bob: We've been negotiating with men from outer space for seven years!
Nick: That's right! C'mon now, you've heard about it.
[...]
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This has become well known from cable television. It didn't do anything in the theaters, but it is very funny. I don't know why this was not a hit. A wonderful spoof. I'm not a John Ritter fan, but he and Jim Belushi are really good together. Next time it pops up on cable check it out.