A delusional and paranoid poet hallucinates and almost becomes a serial killer, but saves a beautiful girl from street-gang members and becomes a hero.
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| Ted Raimi | ... |
Hank
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| Deborah Foreman | ... |
Nancy
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| Bruce Campbell | ... |
Ray / Mad Brain Surgeon / Mikhail Gorbachev
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| George Aguilar | ... |
Comet
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Brian McCree | ... |
Presto
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Eddy Roumaya | ... |
Joker
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Michelle Stacey | ... |
Billboard Woman
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John Hardy | ... |
Mr. Jackson
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Anna Aycox | ... |
Mailwoman
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Carol Vernon | ... |
Mrs. Rabinowitz
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Josefa Rigial | ... |
Mrs. Ramiriz
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Philip A. Gillis | ... |
Desk Clerk
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Reginald 'Motsi Ski' Abrams | ... |
Rapper #1
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Robert 'M.C.' Lee Walker | ... |
Rapper #2
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Wilbert Lawrence 'Duncan' Hines | ... |
Rapper #3
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| Robert Grossman | ... |
Drunk
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Von Washington | ... |
Ticket Seller
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| John Cameron | ... |
Edgar Allen Poe
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| Annette Sinclair | ... |
Blonde
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Henrietta Hermelin | ... |
Hank's Mom
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John Saunders | ... |
Uncle Al (voice)
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Shannon | ... |
Street Dog
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Josh Becker | ... |
Lips of Mikhail Gorbachev on Tempo Magazine Cover (uncredited)
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| Gary Jones | ... |
Garbage Truck Driver (uncredited)
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| Keegan-Michael Key | ... |
Passerby (uncredited)
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| Brian Rae | ... |
Mad Doctor (uncredited)
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Kurt Rauf | ... |
Mad Doctor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Josh Becker | ||
Written by
| Josh Becker | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Bruce Campbell | ... | producer (produced by) |
| James A. Courtney | ... | co-executive producer |
| David Goodman | ... | co-producer |
| Ruth Jessup | ... | associate producer |
| Brian C. Manoogian | ... | co-executive producer |
| Sam Raimi | ... | executive producer |
| Rob Tapert | ... | executive producer (as Robert G. Tapert) |
Music by
| Joseph LoDuca | ||
Cinematography by
| Jeffrey Dougherty | ||
Editing by
| Kaye Davis | ||
Editorial Department
| Joanie Dietrich | ... | negative cutter |
| Paul Harris | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Marce Haney | ||
Production Design by
| Peter M. Gurski | ... | (as Peter Gurski) |
Art Direction by
| Michele Poulik | ||
Set Decoration by
| Michele Poulik | ||
Makeup Department
| Sophia Contoguris | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| John Cameron | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Cameron | ... | first assistant director |
| Susan D. Jollife | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Tom Boucher | ... | lead carpenter |
| Brad Burke | ... | carpenter |
| Michael Faba | ... | carpenter |
| Gina Ferrari | ... | painter |
| Jeff Ginyard | ... | model maker |
| Barbara Gurski | ... | art department coordinator |
| David Kozlowski | ... | painter |
| John Michaels | ... | carpenter |
| John Mogu | ... | billboard artist |
| Chris Olszlyn | ... | props |
| Eric Renschler | ... | lead carpenter |
| Scott Shamis | ... | props |
| Pam Vanoverbeke | ... | painter |
| Michael Young | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Rob Anderson | ... | dialogue editor |
| Eve Avadenka | ... | sound re-recording coordinator |
| Ron Ayers | ... | post production sound |
| Paul Harris | ... | dialogue editor |
| Linda Kemp | ... | sound re-recording coordinator |
| Sheldon J. Nueman | ... | sound designer / sound effects editor |
| Gary Phelps | ... | assistant sound engineer |
| Al Rizzo | ... | dialogue editor / production sound mixer |
| Anthony 'Spike' Simms | ... | boom operator |
| Benjamin C. Thomas | ... | sound re-recording mix engineer |
| Daniel J. Thoms | ... | sound effects editor / sound transferer |
Special Effects by
| Dale Jones | ... | special effects technician |
| Dean Jones | ... | special effects technician |
| Gary Jones | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Brian Rae | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Judy Corba | ... | newspaper ad model |
| Rhonda Johnson | ... | newspaper ad model |
| Paul Price | ... | newspaper ad model |
| Kimberly Shawn | ... | newspaper ad model |
| David Wogh | ... | miniature supervisor (as Dave Wogh) |
| Edward Wollman | ... | optical effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael W. Anderson | ... | grip |
| K.C. Bartos | ... | best boy |
| Art Brown | ... | first assistant camera |
| Bill Delia | ... | electrician |
| Mike Ditz | ... | still photographer |
| Erik Hall | ... | camera loader |
| Tom Hitchcock | ... | process plate photographer |
| Bill Hunt | ... | second assistant camera |
| Wayne Indyk | ... | dolly grip |
| Richard 'Jake' Jacobson | ... | process plate photographer |
| Sean T. Kelly | ... | key grip (as Sean Kelly) |
| George Lieber | ... | gaffer |
| Bill Netter | ... | grip |
| Bruce Schermer | ... | effects camera operator |
Animation Department
| Tom Chaney | ... | animation crew |
| Dave Hettmer | ... | stop-motion animation |
| Bob Kayganich | ... | assistant animator |
| Richard Ruby | ... | assistant animator |
| Dave Thiry | ... | animation crew |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nancy Smytka | ... | wardrober |
Music Department
| Rayse Biggs | ... | musician: trumpet |
| David McMurray | ... | musician: saxophone |
| Dave Palmer | ... | music engineer (as David Palmer) |
Additional Crew
| Rob Anderson | ... | production assistant |
| Jennifer Grey Berkowitz | ... | title designer |
| Sue Binder | ... | caterer |
| Kim Chidester | ... | production assistant |
| Danny Cox | ... | production assistant |
| David S. Gafford | ... | assistant effects engineer |
| Ida Gearon | ... | production assistant |
| Frank Jones | ... | production assistant |
| Jeff Peckens | ... | production assistant |
| Kim C. Simms | ... | production assistant |
| Harlan Singal | ... | transfers |
| Sandra B. Sussman | ... | controller |
| Aaron M. Weinberg | ... | production assistant (as Aaron Weinberg) |
| Leigh Zeising | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Arnold Becker | ... | special thanks |
| Dennis Chaitlin | ... | special thanks |
| Alda Lawrence | ... | special thanks |
| Brian Lawrence | ... | special thanks |
| Dan Nelson | ... | special thanks |
| Vic Norris | ... | special thanks |
| Joe Pollmeni | ... | special thanks for his Gorbachev photo |
Production Companies
Distributors
- SVS/Triumph Home Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Becker Films (2010) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Dinsdale Releasing (2005) (United States) (theatrical)
- Jupiter Pictures (1992) (United States) (theatrical)
- 20/20 Vision (1992) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Greece) (VHS)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1991) (Australia) (video)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2018) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Better Business Equipment Co. (production office equipment provided by)
- Chet's American Rental Equipment Co (construction equipment provided by)
- Gaukler Moving and Storage Co. (fuel provided by)
- Gordon Food Service (special thanks)
- Harper Grace Hospital (acknowledgement)
- John P. Lumber Co. (hardware provided by)
- John P. Lumber Co. (lumber provided by)
- John P. Lumber Co. (paint provided by)
- Joseph Productions (recording studio)
- Lubin, Schwartz and Goldman (insurance)
- Oakland Party Rentals (special thanks)
- Polaroid (special thanks)
- President Tuxedo (acknowledgement)
- Sadie Hawkins Animal Modeling (animals provided by)
- Star Delicatessen (additional food provided by)
- The Mayor's Office, City of Pontiac, MI (special thanks)
- The Oakland County Sheriff's Department (special thanks)
- The Pontiac Growth Group (special thanks)
- The Pontiac Police Department (special thanks)
- The Pontiac School District (special thanks)
- The Talent Shop (casting)
- Unique Film & Video (special thanks)
- Victor Duncan (camera equipment provided by)
- Visionary Accessories (electrical and grip equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In Los Angeles, Hank is a lonely man in not having left his apartment in six months due to fear of threats, mostly imagined, from the outside world. In his solitude, he is delusional with many of those perceived threats having invaded his apartment. Regardless, he craves human connection, especially with someone of the opposite sex, that need which is only exacerbated by the pressure placed on him by his mother to get married like his younger brothers. Meanwhile, Nancy has just arrived in town with her boyfriend Ray. Even before he leaves her destitute upon their arrival in town, Nancy believes she is a curse on anything she touches, which accounts for the sad state of her life. The question for Hank and Nancy as a collective is if they can get over their respective issues when they have their chance meeting to make a meaningful human connection, especially in perhaps not realizing how much each really needs the other. Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | You have to be a little crazy to fall in love. Hank's downright insane. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $650,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bruce Campbell (Ray) also plays the Brain Surgeon who appears in Hank's nightmares and also voices Mikhail Gorbachev, who appears on the cover of Tempo magazine, although the lips of Gorbachev are actually those of Josh Becker. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in The Quest for _____ (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Strangers in the Night See more » |