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Wired

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
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3.6/10
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Wired (1989)
The ghost of John Belushi looks back on his troubled life and career, while journalist Bob Woodward researches Belushi's life as he prepares to write a book about the late comic actor.
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The ghost of John Belushi looks back on his troubled life and career, while journalist Bob Woodward researches Belushi's life as he prepares to write a book about the late comic actor.The ghost of John Belushi looks back on his troubled life and career, while journalist Bob Woodward researches Belushi's life as he prepares to write a book about the late comic actor.The ghost of John Belushi looks back on his troubled life and career, while journalist Bob Woodward researches Belushi's life as he prepares to write a book about the late comic actor.

IMDb RATING
3.6/10
891
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  • Director
    • Larry Peerce
  • Writers
    • Bob Woodward(book)
    • Earl Mac Rauch(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Chiklis
    • Ray Sharkey
    • J.T. Walsh
Top credits
  • Director
    • Larry Peerce
  • Writers
    • Bob Woodward(book)
    • Earl Mac Rauch(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Chiklis
    • Ray Sharkey
    • J.T. Walsh
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    Michael Chiklis and Gary Groomes in Wired (1989)
    Michael Chiklis and Gary Groomes in Wired (1989)
    Michael Chiklis and Gary Groomes in Wired (1989)
    Michael Chiklis in Wired (1989)
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    Michael Chiklis and Ray Sharkey in Wired (1989)
    Michael Chiklis and Gary Groomes in Wired (1989)
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    Top cast

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    Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis
    • John Belushias John Belushi
    Ray Sharkey
    Ray Sharkey
    • Angel Velasquezas Angel Velasquez
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Bob Woodwardas Bob Woodward
    Patti D'Arbanville
    Patti D'Arbanville
    • Cathy Smithas Cathy Smith
    Lucinda Jenney
    Lucinda Jenney
    • Judy Belushias Judy Belushi
    Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco
    • Arnie Fromsonas Arnie Fromson
    Gary Groomes
    Gary Groomes
    • Dan Aykroydas Dan Aykroyd
    Jere Burns
    Jere Burns
    • Lou Connorsas Lou Connors
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • Coroner Thomas Noguchias Coroner Thomas Noguchi
    Tom Bower
    Tom Bower
    • Detectiveas Detective
    Earl Billings
    Earl Billings
    • Detectiveas Detective
    Dakin Matthews
    Dakin Matthews
    • Washington Post Editoras Washington Post Editor
    J.C. Quinn
    J.C. Quinn
    • Comedy Coachas Comedy Coach
    Steve Vinovich
    Steve Vinovich
    • Studio Executiveas Studio Executive
    Matthew Faison
    • Doctor Robbinsas Doctor Robbins
    Jon Snyder
    • John Landis - Film Directoras John Landis - Film Director
    Finis Henderson III
    • Morgue Attendantas Morgue Attendant
    Amy Michelson
    • Photographeras Photographer
    • Director
      • Larry Peerce
    • Writers
      • Bob Woodward(book)
      • Earl Mac Rauch(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    We open up on the evening of March 5, 1982, with the dead body of John Belushi being reeled into a morgue. Suddenly, he awakens as if nothing had happened to him, and is about to undergo an autopsy. Frightened and confused, John goes back to retrace his steps, and find out what went wrong with his life. Meanwhile, journalist Bob Woodward researches Belushi's life as he prepares to write a book about the late comic actor. The story climaxes with Woodward directly conversing with Belushi during the actor's dying moments. —Anonymous
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    • Taglines
      • For John Belushi, every night was Saturday Night.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Michael Chiklis, during a chance meeting with Jim Belushi, he apologized for causing pain to the Belushi family. Belushi was always under an impression Chiklis was decieved as well by the producers, hugged him and agreed to put it behind them.
    • Quotes

      John Belushi: [surprised] Who are you anyway?

      Angel Velasquez: I'm your guardian angel.

      John Belushi: My guardian angel? Well you sure fucked up...

      Angel Velasquez: Yeah, well look, man. Nobody's perfect, you know? You gotta start somewhere.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Package/Wired/Cookie/Little Monsters/The Little Thief (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Still Looking for a Way to Say Goodbye
      Written by Jack Tempchin and Lisa Angelle

      Performed by Richie Havens

    User reviews33

    Review
    Top review
    1/10
    Possibly the worst film I have ever seen...
    and I have seen a lot of films. I saw this in the theatre in 1989 and to this day I remember the sickening urge to walk out. If you like John Belushi, respect his talent, or even the sanctity of the cinema-- this film has nothing to offer you. It is mostly a pathetic showcase for the writer of Belushi's biography, Bob Woodward. As we see the progression of Belushi's life pass on the screen, Woodward actually shows up in the film like a ghost character. The most offensive scene occurs when Belushi is dying, looks up from his deathbed to see the author standing above him and he weakly utters "Breathe for me, Woodward." There are too many terrible things to mention them all, the least of which is the opening that has Belushi jumping out of his body bag in the morgue and getting into a taxi driven by a guy named "Angel." I'll leave it at that.
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    • jaylee33
    • Apr 21, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • New Zealand
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Belushi - Wired
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • FM Entertainment
      • Lion Screen Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,089,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $681,054
      • Aug 27, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,089,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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