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Delirious

  • 1991
  • PG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
10K
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Mariel Hemingway, Raymond Burr, John Candy, Dylan Baker, David Rasche, Charles Rocket, and Emma Samms in Delirious (1991)
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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.

  • Director
    • Tom Mankiewicz
  • Writers
    • Lawrence J. Cohen
    • Fred Freeman
  • Stars
    • John Candy
    • Mariel Hemingway
    • Emma Samms
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tom Mankiewicz
    • Writers
      • Lawrence J. Cohen
      • Fred Freeman
    • Stars
      • John Candy
      • Mariel Hemingway
      • Emma Samms
    • 53User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    John Candy
    John Candy
    • Jack Gable
    Mariel Hemingway
    Mariel Hemingway
    • Janet Dubois…
    Emma Samms
    Emma Samms
    • Rachel Hedison…
    Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr
    • Carter Hedison
    Dylan Baker
    Dylan Baker
    • Blake Hedison
    Charles Rocket
    Charles Rocket
    • Ty Hedison
    David Rasche
    David Rasche
    • Dr. Paul Kirkwood…
    Andrea Thompson
    Andrea Thompson
    • Nurse Helen Caldwell
    Zach Grenier
    Zach Grenier
    • Mickey
    Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach
    • Lou Sherwood
    Renée Taylor
    Renée Taylor
    • Arlene Sherwood
    Milt Oberman
    • Fetterman
    Mark Boone Junior
    Mark Boone Junior
    • Cable Man
    Tony Steedman
    Tony Steedman
    • Edward - the Butler
    John Michael Bolger
    John Michael Bolger
    • Len
    Rita Gomez
    • Marge
    Stephanie Segal
    • TV Reporter
    Mark Zuelke
    • Chauffeur
    • Director
      • Tom Mankiewicz
    • Writers
      • Lawrence J. Cohen
      • Fred Freeman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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: I am dead! I'm in Hell! And my punishment, is to spend eternity on my own show!

    • 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 admin. by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews53

    Featured review

    Delicious in parts

    The all time best line in the movie -- John Candy rescuing Emma Samms on horseback -- "This stranger knows no danger!"

    A bit spotty -- can't maintain a high comedy level throughout but nonetheless is enjoyable and a vehicle for John Candy to demonstrate comic range. Excited he will get to spend a romantic weekend tryst with Emma Samms (and misunderstanding her feminine wiles), he finds himself lugging umpteen of her suitcases to the taxi cab, then knocks himself out with the trunk door as he tries to load the suitcases. Wakes up in the pleasant little village where she reappears as new character, daughter of Raymund Burr, along with others in town, Mariel Hemingway et al. Plenty of lines for Candy in trying to write the new soap opera about family conspiracies with a stolen formula, and the rapid disintegration of Emma's brother while none in the family seem to notice or care. Again the highlight to me was the rescue chase by Candy when Emma's horse took her on a wild ride and Candy rides up and self congratulates later as modern day Zorro or Lone Ranger. All in all, enjoyable.
    • hatchersan
    • Feb 8, 2007
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    • Release date
      • August 9, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Delirio
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Star Partners III Ltd.
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    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

    Tech specs

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

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