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Delirious

  • 19911991
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
8.7K
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Mariel Hemingway, Raymond Burr, John Candy, Dylan Baker, David Rasche, Charles Rocket, and Emma Samms in Delirious (1991)
Watch ’Official Trailer’
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  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
8.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tom Mankiewicz
  • Writers
    • Lawrence J. Cohen
    • Fred Freeman
  • Stars
    • John Candy
    • Mariel Hemingway
    • Emma Samms
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tom Mankiewicz
  • Writers
    • Lawrence J. Cohen
    • Fred Freeman
  • Stars
    • John Candy
    • Mariel Hemingway
    • Emma Samms
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 48User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:25
    Official Trailer

    Photos72

    John Candy, Jerry Orbach, and Renée Taylor in Delirious (1991)
    John Candy and Emma Samms in Delirious (1991)
    Raymond Burr and Charles Rocket in Delirious (1991)
    Mariel Hemingway, John Candy, and Emma Samms in Delirious (1991)
    Mariel Hemingway, Raymond Burr, John Candy, Dylan Baker, David Rasche, Charles Rocket, and Emma Samms in Delirious (1991)
    Mariel Hemingway in Delirious (1991)
    John Candy in Delirious (1991)
    Dylan Baker and David Rasche in Delirious (1991)
    Dylan Baker in Delirious (1991)
    John Candy in Delirious (1991)
    John Candy in Delirious (1991)
    John Candy in Delirious (1991)

    Top cast

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    John Candy
    John Candy
    • Jack Gableas Jack Gable
    Mariel Hemingway
    Mariel Hemingway
    • Janet Duboisas Janet Dubois…
    Emma Samms
    Emma Samms
    • Rachel Hedisonas Rachel Hedison…
    Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr
    • Carter Hedisonas Carter Hedison
    Dylan Baker
    Dylan Baker
    • Blake Hedisonas Blake Hedison
    Charles Rocket
    Charles Rocket
    • Ty Hedisonas Ty Hedison
    David Rasche
    David Rasche
    • Dr. Paul Kirkwoodas Dr. Paul Kirkwood…
    Andrea Thompson
    Andrea Thompson
    • Nurse Helen Caldwellas Nurse Helen Caldwell
    Zach Grenier
    Zach Grenier
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach
    • Lou Sherwoodas Lou Sherwood
    Renée Taylor
    Renée Taylor
    • Arlene Sherwoodas Arlene Sherwood
    Milt Oberman
    • Fettermanas Fetterman
    Mark Boone Junior
    Mark Boone Junior
    • Cable Manas Cable Man
    Tony Steedman
    Tony Steedman
    • Edward - the Butleras Edward - the Butler
    John Michael Bolger
    John Michael Bolger
    • Lenas Len
    Rita Gomez
    • Margeas Marge
    Stephanie Segal
    • TV Reporteras TV Reporter
    Mark Zuelke
    • Chauffeuras Chauffeur
    • Director
      • Tom Mankiewicz
    • Writers
      • Lawrence J. Cohen
      • Fred Freeman
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the scene at the party, where the characters of "Jack Gable" and "Rachel Hedison" are dancing, John Candy and Emma Samms did the scene without doubles, although it was difficult to tell because of the distance from which it was shot. Samms commented how graceful and talented a dancer Candy was, despite his size.
    • Goofs
      There seems to be a line missing in the dialogue between Jack Gable (John Candy) and Len (John Michael Bolger). Jack calls Len, but Len automatically knows who's talking and which car is his before Jack says anything.
    • Quotes

      Jack Gable: What are you doing here? I sent you to Cleveland.

      Jack Gates: I should kill you for that alone.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits appear as if they are being typed on a typewriter, including some mistakes (cross-outs, use of white out, etc.).
    • Connections
      Featured in Biography: To John with Love: A Tribute to John Candy (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      DELIRIOUS
      Written by Prince (as Prince Nelson)

      Performed by Prince

      Published by Controversy Music

      Administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc.

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews48

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    A Nice Comedy
    I have recently re-watched one of John Candy's more interesting films done around the subject of the soap opera. This film stars Candy as a producer of a Soap Opera that ends up being pulled into his own world where he has the opportunity (or misfortune) to interact with the characters that he created to love and hate.

    This movie is pretty good. I felt that the entertainment value is fair and it is re-watchable. The cast interacts well and there are some very funny moments. I enjoy this film but unfortunately it falls in around the same basic feel that most comedies had at this time so don't expect the spectacular or a film that is gut wrenchingly funny. If you are looking for a film that is enjoyable and fairly pleasing this one has a good feel to it.
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    • Sep 3, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 9, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Неочікуваний удар
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Star Partners III Ltd.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,546,827
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,803,059
      • Aug 11, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,546,827
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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