A womanizing alcoholic writer, whose life seems to be falling apart at the seams, repeatedly finds himself in trouble of one sort or another with the law, ex-girlfriends, and jealous boyfriends.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| John Ritter | ... | Zach | |
| Vincent Gardenia | ... | Barney | |
| Alyson Reed | ... | Alex | |
| Joel Brooks | ... | Jake | |
| Julianne Phillips | ... | Molly | |
| Chelsea Field | ... | Amy | |
| Peter Donat | ... | Sparky | |
| Don Gordon | ... | Curt | |
| Nina Foch | ... | Alex's Mother | |
| Denise Crosby | ... | Angie | |
| Michael Kidd | ... | Dr. Westford | |
| DeeDee Rescher | ... | Bernice (as Dee Dee Rescher) | |
| Bryan Genesse | ... | Rick | |
| Bo Foxworth | ... | Greg | |
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Raye Hollitt | ... | Lonnie |
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Zach Hutton is a womanizing, drunken writer whose life seems to be falling apart at the seams. He's still in love with his ex-wife (whose family can't stand him), writer's block is keeping him from completing his latest novel, and he repeatedly finds himself in trouble of one sort or another with the law, ex-girlfriends, and jealous boyfriends. Written by Humberto Amador
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
3 March 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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8225 W. Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Edit
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Budget:
$9,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$2,460,262, 5 March 1989Gross USA:
$19,674,852Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$19,674,852Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Zach: What would you do if I told you I've been celibate for six months?Alex: Cross my legs.
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Eine kleine NachtmusikWritten by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Zach (ritter) has brought a wonderful yet dirty performance as a womanizer who just can't get enough from jumping out of relationships and also funny predicaments just as his house burning down, not knowing how he can get his life back in order which is simply stop drinking with all help by his AGENT, Pychiatrist, and his bartender as they guide him through life. Wirtten by the wonderful Blake Edwards. Unique film with a scene today classic that i can't even describe to you because you probably won't even get to read it it would be deleted immediately. Rent the video or buy it now even the DVD even though no special features buy it any way.
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