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The Trouble with Dick (1986)

R | | Comedy , Sci-Fi | January 1987 (USA)
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Sci-Fi author is plagued by his publisher's demands to add more sex to his new novel, sexual advances of his girl's sexy best friend and her daughter and hallucinations in which the novel's hero faces desert parasites and alien vixens.

Director:

Gary Walkow

Writers:

Paul Freedman (story), Gary Walkow (story) | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Tom Villard, Susan Dey, Elaine Giftos | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Villard ... Dick Kendred
Susan Dey ... Diane
Elaine Giftos ... Sheila
Elizabeth Gorcey Elizabeth Gorcey ... Haley
David Clennon ... Lars
Marianne Muellerleile ... Betty Ball
Johnna Johnson Johnna Johnson ... Lottie
Jack Carter ... Samsa
Jim Stahl Jim Stahl ... Tom Paine
Dick Bernstein Dick Bernstein ... Art
Ann Hall Ann Hall ... Tiki Girl
Diana Benedikt Diana Benedikt ... Tiki Girl
Helena Adams Helena Adams ... Lady Client
Kathy Fitzgerald Kathy Fitzgerald ... Lady Client
Victoria Pacifico Victoria Pacifico ... Lady Client
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Sci-Fi author is plagued by his publisher's demands to add more sex to his new novel, sexual advances of his girl's sexy best friend and her daughter and hallucinations in which the novel's hero faces desert parasites and alien vixens.

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hallucination | author | demands | publisher | vixen | See All (19) »

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Comedy | Sci-Fi

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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January 1987 (USA) See more »

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