Ruthless People (1986)
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The last film to be co-directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, Ruthless People stars Bette Midler (capitalizing on her comeback performance in Down and Out in Beverly Hills) as Barbara, a spoiled rich woman who is kidnapped by the kindly Ken and Sandy Kessler (Judge Reinhold and Helen Slater). Barbara's forceful husband Sam (Danny DeVito) has ripped off the Kesslers and they decide to hold Barbara for ransom. Sam, who hates his wife, refuses to pay. Eventually Barbara befriends the Kesslers and together they figure out how to exact revenge upon the obnoxious Sam. Bill Pullman makes his film debut here as a very dim, would-be criminal. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, (more)
- Director(s):
- David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, (more)
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Ruthless People
The last film to be co-directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, Ruthless People stars Bette Midler (capitalizing on her comeback performance in Down and Out in Beverly Hills) as Barbara, a spoiled rich woman who is kidnapped by the kindly Ken and Sandy Kessler (Judge Reinhold and Helen Slater). Barbara's forceful husband Sam (Danny DeVito) has ripped off the Kesslers and they decide to hold Barbara for ransom. Sam, who hates his wife, refuses to pay. Eventually Barbara befriends the Kesslers and together they figure out how to exact revenge upon the obnoxious Sam. Bill Pullman makes his film debut here as a very dim, would-be criminal. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 90 mins
Complete Cast of Ruthless People
- Danny DeVito - Sam Stone
- Judge Reinhold - Ken Kessler
- Anita Morris - Carol
- William G. Schilling - Police Commissioner
- Clarence Felder - Lt. Walters
- Phyllis Applegate - Loan Officer
- Arturo Bonilla - Waiter
- Janet Rotblatt - Secretary to Chief of Police
- Susan Marie Snyder - Stereo Store Customer
- Frank Sivero - The Mugger
- Louise Yaffe - Social Worker
- Bob Tzudiker - Sam's Attorney
- Christopher Keene - Cop at Jail
- Jon Cutler - Stereo Store Customer
- Bette Midler - Barbara Stone
- Helen Slater - Sandy Kessler
- Bill Pullman - Earl Mott
- Art Evans - Lt. Bender
- J.E. Freeman - Bedroom Killer
- Jeannine Bisignano - Hooker in Car
- J.P. Bumstead - Technician
- Charlotte Zucker - Judge
- Arnold Turner - Cop with Killer Picture
- Twyla Littleton - Model
- Jim Doughan - Cop at Sam's House
- Gary Riley - Heavy Metal Kid
- Jonathan Coleman
- Director(s):
- David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker
- Writer(s):
- Dale Launer, David Zucker
- Producer(s):
- Frederick Zollo, Richard Wagner, Michael Peyser
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Nudity, Profanity, Adult Humor, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Not For Children)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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