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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| John Ritter | ... |
Zach
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| Vincent Gardenia | ... |
Barney
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| Alyson Reed | ... |
Alex
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| Joel Brooks | ... |
Jake
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| Julianne Phillips | ... |
Molly
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| Chelsea Field | ... |
Amy
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| Peter Donat | ... |
Sparky
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| Don Gordon | ... |
Curt
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| Nina Foch | ... |
Alex's Mother
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| Denise Crosby | ... |
Angie
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| Michael Kidd | ... |
Dr. Westford
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| DeeDee Rescher | ... |
Bernice
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| Bryan Genesse | ... |
Rick
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| Bo Foxworth | ... |
Greg
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Raye Hollitt | ... |
Lonnie
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Jean Marie McKee | ... |
Rebecca
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Brenda Swanson | ... |
Emily
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Heidi Paine | ... |
Tina
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Diana Barton | ... |
Helena
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| Bobb Hopkins | ... |
Jonas
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Robert Burleigh | ... |
Martin Dunn
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Herb Tanney | ... |
Hotel Concierge
(as Sol Vang Tanney)
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Karen Haber | ... |
Leah
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Judy Toll | ... |
Dixie
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| Sheryl Lee Ralph | ... |
Receptionist
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Arsenio 'Sonny' Trinidad | ... |
Danny
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Toni Attell | ... |
Waitress
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Ben Hartigan | ... |
Blind Man
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Robert Arthur | ... |
Wedding Minister
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Deryl Carroll | ... |
Funeral Minister
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| Robert Dowdell | ... |
Traffic Judge
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Harlan Arnold | ... |
Divorce Judge
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| John McCann | ... |
Howard Simon
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William Hubbard Knight | ... |
Adam White
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Mark Goldstein | ... |
TV Director
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Sati Jamal | ... |
Floor Director
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| Don Maxwell | ... |
Fire Chief
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John S. Curran | ... |
Jasper
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| Scott Kraft | ... |
Lucas
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Ed DeFusco | ... |
Policeman
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| Richard Domeier | ... |
Policeman
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Steven Majewicz | ... |
Romeo
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Diane Dickson | ... |
Juliet
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| Charles David Richards | ... |
Party Guest
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Larry Coven | ... |
Party Guest
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| Jamie Kennedy | ... |
Bit role (uncredited)
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| Robin John Price | ... |
Screen writer at the bar (uncredited)
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| Brenda Strong | ... |
Sexy Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Blake Edwards | ||
Written by
| Blake Edwards | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Tony Adams | ... | producer |
| Trish Caroselli | ... | associate producer |
| James G. Robinson | ... | executive producer |
| Joe Roth | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Henry Mancini | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Isidore Mankofsky | ||
Film Editing by
| Robert Pergament | ||
Editorial Department
| Roger Greene | ... | additional editor |
| Andrew Silver | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Jackie Burch | ||
Production Design by
| Rodger Maus | ||
Set Decoration by
| Marvin March | ||
Costume Design by
| Nolan Miller | ||
Makeup Department
| Danne D. Long | ... | hair stylist |
| MichaelJohn | ... | hair designer (as MichaelJohn Beverly Hills) |
| Brad Wilder | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Alan Levine | ... | production manager |
| Elton MacPherson | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David C. Anderson | ... | first assistant director |
| Joe Dunne | ... | second unit director |
| Barbara M. Ravis | ... | second assistant director (as Barbara Ravis) |
Art Department
| John Alvin | ... | poster artist |
| Matty Azzarone | ... | assistant property master |
| Robert M. Beall | ... | set designer (as Bob Beall) |
| Jack Eberhart | ... | leadman (as Jack R. Eberhart) |
| Keith A. Kropf | ... | head painter |
| Pat O'Connor | ... | property master |
| Anthony Klaiman | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Richard Adams | ... | sound editor |
| Milton C. Burrow | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Neil Burrow | ... | sound editor |
| Scott Burrow | ... | sound editor (as S.A. Burrow) |
| Grover B. Helsley | ... | re-recording mixer (as Grover Helsley) |
| Dennis Jones | ... | boom operator |
| Jerry Jost | ... | sound mixer |
| William L. McCaughey | ... | re-recording mixer (as William McCaughey) |
| Troy Porter | ... | foley mixer |
| Richard D. Rogers | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jerry Trent | ... | foley artist |
| Jim Yant | ... | sound editor (as James M. Yant) |
Special Effects by
| Dan Cangemi | ... | special effects coordinator (as Danny Cangemi) |
Visual Effects by
| Charles Bailey | ... | special visual effects: ILM (as 'Chainsaw' Charlie Bailey) |
| Jim Morris | ... | special visual effects: ILM |
| Michael Owens | ... | special visual effects: ILM |
| Michael Olague | ... | visual effects crew (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Daniel W. Barringer | ... | stunts (as Dan Barringer) |
| Joe Dunne | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jack Gill | ... | stunts |
| Norman Howell | ... | stunts |
| Victor Paul | ... | stunts |
| Jerry Spicer | ... | stunts |
| Mike Tillman | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dic Alexander | ... | best boy grip |
| Arthur R. Botham | ... | additional photography |
| Albert Fitch | ... | assistant lighting technician |
| David Jarrell | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Jake Jarrell | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Casey Jones | ... | second unit grip |
| Douglas Knapp | ... | camera operator |
| Carol McCullough | ... | still photographer |
| David J. McGraw | ... | video operator |
| Richard Craig Meinardus | ... | first assistant camera (as Richard Meinardus) |
| Brad Rea | ... | dolly grip (as Brad Rea) |
| Mark Stanley | ... | key grip |
| Richard Tim Vanik | ... | camera operator (as Tim Vanik) |
| Ronald Vidor | ... | Steadicam operator / camera operator / underwater cinematographer |
| Kenneth Estes | ... | video playback operator (uncredited) |
| Ronald Vidor | ... | underwater director of photography (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Ferne Cassel | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Tom Dawson | ... | costume supervisor: men (as Thomas S. Dawson) |
| Robert Stewart | ... | costumer |
| Emma Trenchard | ... | costume supervisor: women |
Location Management
| Elaine Lipton | ... | assistant location manager |
| John Panzarella | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Tom Bocci | ... | music supervisor |
| Don Grady | ... | additional music adapted by |
| John C. Hammell | ... | music editor |
| Jerry Kadovitz | ... | assistant music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betty A. Griffin | ... | script supervisor (as Betty Abbott-Griffin) |
Transportation Department
| Tom Briggs | ... | set driver |
Additional Crew
| Mathew Dunne | ... | production assistant |
| Lindsey Jones | ... | unit publicist |
| Sheldon Katz | ... | production controller |
| Lisa Lynn Kearsley | ... | production coordinator |
| Daniel Pinder | ... | production assistant (as Dan Pinder) |
| Jon Turtle | ... | financier |
| Steven Elime Lalande | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1989) (United States) (theatrical)
- J&M Entertainment (1989) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- CNR Film (1989) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Titanus (1989) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Astral Video (1989) (Canada) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1989) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Video Treasures (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox India (India) (theatrical) (as Twentieth Century Fox India, Inc.)
- 20th Century Fox (1989) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox India (1998) (India) (video) (as Twentieth Century Fox India, Inc.)
- Belgische Radio en Televisie (BRT) (1993) (Belgium) (tv) (BRT1)
- Braveworld Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1990) (Australia) (video)
- CNR Video (1990) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Canal+ (1991) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Media Home Entertainment
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Relativity Media (2021) (United States) (video) (streaming)
- Spaghetti Pictures Italia (2012) (Italy) (video) (vod)
- Studio Hamburg Enterprises (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Studio Hamburg Enterprises (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Tonpool Medien (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Tonpool Medien (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Uv Rml Films (2021) (United States) (tv)
- Verenigde Arbeiders Radio Amateurs (VARA) (1993) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2012) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) (1993) (Germany) (tv)
- marketing-film (1990) (Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) (special visual effects)
Other Companies
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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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| Taglines | The comedy that glows in the dark. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $9,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | 'Nina Foch', who played John Ritter's mother-in-law in the film, was originally Ritter's acting coach when he was a student at Hollywood High School and he was really nervous when he met up with her again on the set of the movie. See more » |
| Goofs | During the latter half of the movie Zach's beard alternates between real and obviously fake. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Jacknife/The Adventures of Baron Munchausen/Skin Deep/Chocolat (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Have You Met Miss Jones See more » |
| Quotes |
Zack Hutton:
[rubbing genie lamp]
Get me the fuck out of here. See more » |