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Crazy People

  • 1990
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
5.1K
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Crazy People (1990)
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SatireComedyDrama

A bitter ad executive who has reached his breaking point lands in a mental institution, where his career actually begins to thrive with help from his fellow patients.A bitter ad executive who has reached his breaking point lands in a mental institution, where his career actually begins to thrive with help from his fellow patients.A bitter ad executive who has reached his breaking point lands in a mental institution, where his career actually begins to thrive with help from his fellow patients.

  • Directors
    • Tony Bill
    • Barry L. Young
  • Writer
    • Mitch Markowitz
  • Stars
    • Dudley Moore
    • Daryl Hannah
    • Paul Reiser
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    5.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Tony Bill
      • Barry L. Young
    • Writer
      • Mitch Markowitz
    • Stars
      • Dudley Moore
      • Daryl Hannah
      • Paul Reiser
    • 38User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dudley Moore
    Dudley Moore
    • Emory Leeson
    Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah
    • Kathy Burgess
    Paul Reiser
    Paul Reiser
    • Stephen Bachman
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Drucker
    Bill Smitrovich
    Bill Smitrovich
    • Bruce
    Alan North
    Alan North
    • Judge
    David Paymer
    David Paymer
    • George
    Danton Stone
    Danton Stone
    • Saabs
    Paul Bates
    Paul Bates
    • Robles
    Dick Cusack
    • Mort
    Doug Yasuda
    Doug Yasuda
    • Hsu
    Floyd Vivino
    • Eddie Aris
    Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl
    • Dr. Liz Baylor
    Ben Hammer
    Ben Hammer
    • Dr. Koch
    David Packer
    David Packer
    • Mark Olander
    Joyce Leigh Bowden
    • Young Executive Anderson
    Randell Haynes
    • Powell
    James V. Albanese
    • Taxi Driver
    • Directors
      • Tony Bill
      • Barry L. Young
    • Writer
      • Mitch Markowitz
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    8Maisa1111

    A fine fun movie

    This is just one of those movies that you can just enjoy. A very pleasing movie with a ton of memorable lines. If only advertising was really like this. See "The Freak", this movie will not only scare you, it will f**k you up for life! A classic.
    7Guy Chapman

    A "video nice" to counteract all the video nasties.

    This is not the most intellectually stimulating film ever made. Nor is it the most believable plot - but it is funny, whimsical and charming, and occasionally surreal. If you want a film to brighten up your life, this fits the bill just nicely. The supporting cast are also very engaging, being far more than just a backdrop to Moore and Hannah. I like it a lot.
    jimjer

    Forget France - Come to Greece. We're Nicer.

    I saw this movie back when it was in theatres, and busted up laughing when I saw it, it can make an excellent addition to your home video collection. It makes you wonder whether advertisers in real life should start acting like the ones in the film... "Forget France - Come to Greece. We're Nicer."
    ccdesan

    I laughed until I stopped

    Truth in advertising... if only it were so! No, it's not the slickest film and the performances are just a bit flat, but there's a lot of good material to work with. The "R" rating is for a lot of scattered profanity (which really isn't necessary, but.. wait! wait! here's a slogan for Hollywood screenwriters: "We're really stupid dullards, but we say 'F---' a lot so you'll think we're smart!"), but if you can stand it, this movie has a lot of funny moments. Darryl Hannah playes a cute dysfunctional inmate who falls for a stressed-out and temporarily committed Dudley Moore - there's a lot stolen from "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" here, but it's entertaining enough that you shouldn't mind. Worth watching at least once.
    airodyssey

    How COME???

    This is definitely one of the movies that portrays the best the way advertising should be... or shouldn't be! It made me laugh a lot. My favorite slogan from all is "Come In The Bahamas" :-)

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Michelle Pfeiffer, who was dating original lead John Malkovich at the time, was attached to the female lead. When Malkovich walked off shortly before production began, Pfeiffer left as well. They were replaced by Dudley Moore and Daryl Hannah.
    • Quotes

      Charles Drucker: Harris. Say something honest, no holds barred. GO!

      Harris: I like... small boys.

      Charles Drucker: About the product, you fucking idiot!

    • Crazy credits
      A disclaimer appears stating, "Characters in this film do not depict persons with mental illnesses. Mental illness is a serious disease which affects many millions of people."
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: I Love You to Death/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Cry-Baby/The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover/Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      THE HELLO SONG
      by Cal DeVoll

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    • Release date
      • April 13, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ludjaci
    • Filming locations
      • Chatham, Virginia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Intuitive TV
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,236,513
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,357,800
      • Apr 15, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,236,513
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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