Rubin and Ed (1991)

An unsuccessful, nervous businessman gradually comes to befriend an eccentric, asocial nerd on a trip to Utah to bury a deceased cat.

Director:

Trent Harris

Writer:

Trent Harris

Stars:

Crispin Glover, Howard Hesseman, Karen Black

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Crispin Glover	...	Rubin Farr
Howard Hesseman	...	Ed Tuttle
Karen Black	...	Rula
Michael Greene	...	Mr. Busta
Anna Louise Daniels	...	Rubin's Mom
Brittney Lewis	...	Poster Girl
Jonathan Chapin	...	Brat
Ray Gordon	...	Barking Man
Jane Mendenhall	...	Woman By Pool
Dorene Nielsen	...	Ed's Mom
James Nielsen	...	Ed's Dad
Frank Magner	...	Bob
Diane St. Cyr	...	Bonnie
Aaron Tranberg	...	Desk Sergeant
Michael Scott	...	Jimbo

Storyline

Reclusive Rubin Farr teams up with vocal but unsuccessful multi-level salesman Ed Tuttle on a quest to bury Rubin's dead cat in the "perfect spot." Their trip takes them across Utah's desert where they have run-ins with Ed's ex-wife Rula and an elusive Andy Warhol critic.

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Plot Keywords:

character names as title | forenames as title | three word title | utah | salesman | 

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Taglines:

As soon as Ed saves Rubin's life, he's gonna kill him.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filming started on September 24, 1990, and stopped due to the departure of actor Peter Boyle. Howard Hesseman replaced Peter Boyle and shooting resumed on October 16, 1990.

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Goofs

For one or two shots, Rubin's shoe faces the wrong way as it spins towards Rula and Jimbo's car.

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Quotes

Ed: Ever wonder why people wear clothes?
Rubin: Nope.
Ed: But...well, look at it this way. Man's best friend is his apparel. Now, you start to dress for success, and you will score with the babes, and make the big bucks. You gotta admit that's true!
Rubin: I don't have to admit that.
Ed: You have to admit that!
Rubin: No, I don't!
Ed: Yes, you do!
Rubin: I don't have to admit anything!
Ed: You have to admit there's hair on your head!
Rubin: No, I don't!
[...]

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Connections

Featured in Beaver Trilogy Part IV (2015)

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Soundtracks

Symphony #1 in D Minor
Written by Gustav Mahler
Performed by Suddeutsche Philharmonie
Conducted by Dennis Zsoltay
Southern Music Publishing Co. Inc.

User Reviews

Car's back, everything's cool.

My memories of this movie date to when Crispin appeared on the Letterman show dressed as Rubin. Totally in character, he attempted to kick Dave in the head with his four inch shoes and I believe has never been invited back.

This movie truly is more quotable than Caddyshack. "Who's the biggest loser in this room?" Rubin: "Raise your hand, Ed." But my favorite line has got to be when Ed finally drags Rubin to that stupid seminar and claims "Car's back, everything's cool."

If you like to laugh, see this movie. It's an all-time cult classic.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 May 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rubin & Ed

Filming Locations:

Goblin Valley State Park, Utah, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,131, 17 May 1992

Gross USA:

$15,675

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$15,675

Company Credits

Production Co:

Working Title Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color