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Summary
Warren Nefron is a hopeless klutz who has some of the worst luck in the world: when he tries to end it all with a foolproof suicide plan, he still manages to mess it up. In desperation, he goes to a psychiatrist to see if there is some way for him to end his troubles.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Background watch
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 52GoodWatch 54
IMDb5.7
Audience score47%
Running time
1 h 29 min
Shorter than most comedies, −11 min on the typical 100
typical 10089Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Reach
To rent or buy in 2 countries
Released
1983
April 13, 1983
43 years ago
Genre
ComedyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- PGUnited States
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 19 more37 people
- Jerry LewisWarren Nefron / Dr. Perks / Gangster / Speed Armeter
- Milton BerleMs. Sultry
- Sammy Davis Jr.Himself
- Herb EdelmanDr. Jonas Pletchick
- Foster BrooksThe Pilot
- Zane BuzbyWaitress / Valet / Woman in Line
- Dick ButkusAnti-Smoking Enforcer
- Francine YorkMarie Du Bois
John AbbottSurgeon
Donna PonterottoStewardess
Buddy LesterPassenger- TLTori LysdahlWarren's Date
Meg WyllieAnti-Smoking Enforcer
Paul LambertJoe - Carpet Installer- BDBen DavidsonBig Bearded Plane Passenger
- LHLinda HoyNurse
Phil RubensteinAirport Security Guard
Dale IshimotoJapanese Mechanic- LGLawrence Gabriel Jr.Speeding Man
Art LaFleurGas Attendant- PCPatrick CampbellMan in Steaming Car
Michael RossPrison Guard #1- BHBilly HolmsPrison Guard #2
David AnkrumBellboy
Directing · 5
- Jerry Lewis Director, Writer
- Bob Bender First Assistant Director
- Ray Marsh First Assistant Director
- Roz Harris Script Supervisor
- Richard Forrest Second Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- Bill Richmond Writer
Production · 14
- Mickey Blowitz Producer
- Peter Nelson Producer
- Arnold H. Orgolini Producer
- John Conwell Casting
- Patricia A. Sonsini Production Coordinator
- Christopher Seitz Production Manager
Camera · 7
- Gerald Perry Finnerman Director of Photography
- Jim Hoover Camera Operator
- Pat Campea Jr. Dolly Grip
- Carol McCullough Still Photographer
- Howard Block Camera Operator
- Carl Manoogian Key Grip
Editing · 4
- Gene Fowler Jr. Editor
- Christie Johnson Associate Editor
- Peggy Ray Negative Cutter
- Stanford C. Allen Associate Editor
Sound · 8
- Morton Stevens Original Music Composer
- John Post Supervising Sound Editor
- Gene N. Fowler Music Editor
- Bill Teague Sound Mixer
- Michael Fowler Music Editor
- Rocky Moriana Music Editor
Art · 7
- Art Lipschultz Property Master
- Terry Bousman Art Direction
- Elizabeth Bousman Set Designer
- Richard D. Kent Set Decoration
- Robert J. Bacon Set Designer
- Dave Brown Construction Coordinator
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Mary Keats Hairstylist
- Jack Stone Makeup Artist
- Darryl Levine Wardrobe Supervisor
Visual Effects · 1
- Charles E. Dolan Special Effects Supervisor
Lighting · 3
- Paul Jacobsen Electrician
- Bob Petzholdt Gaffer
- Adam Glick Lighting Technician
Other crew · 6
- Ted Duncan Stunt Coordinator
- Carey Loftin Stunt Driver
- Chris Howell Stunts
- Conrad E. Palmisano Stunt Driver
- James Antúnez Transportation Coordinator
- Don Crichton Choreographer
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