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Perfectly Normal

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  • 1h 47m
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6.0/10
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Perfectly Normal (1990)
  • Comedy
  • Musical
A shy young man with a passion for opera has his world turned upside down by a con artist who really does have a heart of gold.A shy young man with a passion for opera has his world turned upside down by a con artist who really does have a heart of gold.A shy young man with a passion for opera has his world turned upside down by a con artist who really does have a heart of gold.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Yves Simoneau
  • Writers
    • Eugene Lipinski(screenplay)
    • Paul Quarrington
  • Stars
    • Robbie Coltrane
    • Michael Riley
    • Deborah Duchene
Top credits
  • Director
    • Yves Simoneau
  • Writers
    • Eugene Lipinski(screenplay)
    • Paul Quarrington
  • Stars
    • Robbie Coltrane
    • Michael Riley
    • Deborah Duchene
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 12User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Robbie Coltrane and Michael Riley in Perfectly Normal (1990)
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    Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane
    • Alonzo Turneras Alonzo Turner
    Michael Riley
    Michael Riley
    • Renzo Parachias Renzo Parachi
    Deborah Duchene
    Deborah Duchene
    • Deniseas Denise
    Eugene Lipinski
    Eugene Lipinski
    • Hopelessas Hopeless
    Kenneth Welsh
    Kenneth Welsh
    • Charlie Glesbyas Charlie Glesby
    Patricia Gage
    Patricia Gage
    • Mrs. Hathawayas Mrs. Hathaway
    J.D. Nicholsen
    • Duane Bickleas Duane Bickle
    • (as Jack Nichols)
    Elizabeth Harpur
    Elizabeth Harpur
    • Gloriaas Gloria
    Kristina Nicoll
    Kristina Nicoll
    • Tiffanyas Tiffany
    Peter Millard
    • Bundenas Bunden
    Bryan Foster
    • Gig Manyonas Gig Manyon
    Andrew Miller
    Andrew Miller
    • Pizza Guyas Pizza Guy
    Warren Van Evera
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Douglas C. Frye
    • Boy in Cabas Boy in Cab
    Graham Harley
    • Middle-aged Manas Middle-aged Man
    Ellen-Ray Hennessy
    Ellen-Ray Hennessy
    • Clairvoyantas Clairvoyant
    Gene Dinovi
    • Priestas Priest
    Gino Marrocco
    • Uncle Thomasas Uncle Thomas
    • Director
      • Yves Simoneau
    • Writers
      • Eugene Lipinski(screenplay) (story)
      • Paul Quarrington
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      Kristina Nicoll 's debut.
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      Alonzo Turner: Morning is a state of mind, Lorenzo. It is that period of the day, before you've had a coffee and a satisfying bowel movement.

    User reviews12

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    10/10
    Perfectly Normal is Perfect
    This movie is brilliant.

    If you like thoughtfully paced humor in the vein of Bill Forsythe (Comfort and Joy) this movie is for you. Great cast, great screen play...and deft humor.

    It is the story of Renzo Parachi (Michael Riley), who leads a dull and quite life...and likes it that way. He works at the local brewery's bottling plant and plays goalie for the company hockey team. He also drives a cab at night, where he picks up a fare who will change his life - Robbie Coltrane as Alonzo Turner.

    Within minutes Alonzo has insinuated himself into Renzo's life...and suddenly this quiet, unassuming man discovers that everyone wants something from him. His boss at the factory will do anything to transform the hockey team into winners...the girl at the ice rink will do anything for his chastity...and Lonzo will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

    A move not to be missed. Unfortunately, and criminally, it is not available on DVD in the U.S. Yet Ishtar is. Go figure.
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    • Release date
      • April 1991 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Genial normal
    • Filming locations
      • Fleetwood Apartments, 64 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • BSB
      • Bialystock & Bloom Limited
      • British Screen Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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