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Brain Donors

  • 19921992
  • PGPG
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
4.4K
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POPULARITY
25,781
2,004
Brain Donors (1992)
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Comedy
Three manic idiots; a lawyer, cab driver and a handyman team up to run a ballet company to fulfill the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich wid... Read allThree manic idiots; a lawyer, cab driver and a handyman team up to run a ballet company to fulfill the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich widow.Three manic idiots; a lawyer, cab driver and a handyman team up to run a ballet company to fulfill the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich widow.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
4.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
25,781
2,004
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    • Director
      • Dennis Dugan
    • Writers
      • Pat Proft(screenplay)
      • George S. Kaufman(screenplay "A Night At the Opera")
      • Morrie Ryskind(screenplay "A Night At the Opera")
    • Stars
      • John Turturro
      • Bob Nelson
      • Mel Smith
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Dennis Dugan
    • Writers
      • Pat Proft(screenplay)
      • George S. Kaufman(screenplay "A Night At the Opera")
      • Morrie Ryskind(screenplay "A Night At the Opera")
    • Stars
      • John Turturro
      • Bob Nelson
      • Mel Smith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 73User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore

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    John Turturro, Bob Nelson, and Mel Smith in Brain Donors (1992)
    John Turturro, Bob Nelson, and Mel Smith in Brain Donors (1992)
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    Top cast

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    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    • Roland T. Flakfizer
    Bob Nelson
    • Jacques
    Mel Smith
    Mel Smith
    • Rocco Melonchek
    Nancy Marchand
    Nancy Marchand
    • Lillian Oglethorpe
    George De La Pena
    George De La Pena
    • Roberto Volare
    John Savident
    John Savident
    • Edmund Lazlo
    Spike Alexander
    • Alan Grant
    Juliana Donald
    Juliana Donald
    • Lisa Le Baron
    • (as Juli Donald)
    Teri Copley
    • Tina
    Irene Olga López
    • Pedestrian
    Warren Thomas
    • Paramedic
    Dick Monday
    • Rob
    Katherine Heard
    • Laura
    Michael Ciotti
    • Kid
    Gary Grossman
    Gary Grossman
    • Father
    Anita Dangler
    • Usherette
    Charlotte Zucker
    • Woman with Program
    Max Alexander
    Max Alexander
    • L.A. Stage Manager
    • Director
      • Dennis Dugan
    • Writers
      • Pat Proft(screenplay)
      • George S. Kaufman(screenplay "A Night At the Opera") (suggestion)
      • Morrie Ryskind(screenplay "A Night At the Opera") (suggestion)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although is not said in the official description of the movie, the screenplay and characters are based on the classic comedy masterpiece by The Marx Brothers - A Night at the Opera (1935).
    • Goofs
      At the first party, Jacques is seen juggling scarves and is suddenly behind Flakfizer and then back juggling again.
    • Quotes

      Roland T. Flakfizer: Some day you'll have my children. In fact, they're in the car if you want them.

    • Connections
      Featured in Animation Lookback: The Best of Stop Motion - Will Vinton (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      THEME FROM 'NEW YORK, NEW YORK'
      by John Kander & Fred Ebb

    User reviews73

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A superb comedy team -underrated -the New Marx brothers
    I heard about Brain Donor's and thought that it was a joke that someone told me. I didn't even think that this existed. Man! What a comedic-hammering I got when I saw this. This has to be up there as one of the slap stick funniest of all-time. If it's not something is truly wrong with our critic-rating system. These guys, who i wasn't aware of except Turturro from Miami Vice and William Friedkin's "To Live And Die In L.A." and those certainly weren't comedy. So I had no reference for him to gage in a comedy. These other two Bob Nelson and Mel Smith where outstanding! Thy were unbelievably funnier than other comedies that were in the theater then. I am just astounded that there are no reported awards for these guys in this film. From all the other stuff that wins and for this not a 'wink' 'nod' or 'whisper' to speak of. Dennis Dugan has a great sense about him in comedy story telling. And for all I can remember, of seeing his movies, he always has, hence : 'Problem Child' etc.

    I was glad to see that this is now out on DVD. As before I was wearing out the VHS that I had with it playing so much. Yet it has been years since I have had the enjoyment of this.

    For a real comedy-face slapping good time, I recommend these guys to only those with a sense of humor. Those without need not apply. Now this is one that you have a sequel for or two or three.

    Ten out of a comedy ten (*****)
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    • buzznzipp1995
    • Jan 20, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bröderna Märx på operan
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Zucker Brothers Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $918,239
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $504,057
      • Apr 19, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $918,239
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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