Splitting Heirs (1993)
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Splitting Heirs is a dull mistaken identity comedy about a British Duke (Eric Idle) who is switched at birth when his parents accidentally left him behind in a restaurant, picking up the wrong baby by mistake. Idle is raised by Pakistanis and when he discovers his true identity, he begins plotting to kill the American (Rick Moranis) who is the unwitting imposter. His plans go awry, and Idle hires a lawyer (John Cleese) to help him regain his title. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- Rick Moranis, Eric Idle, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert Young
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Splitting Heirs
Splitting Heirs is a dull mistaken identity comedy about a British Duke (Eric Idle) who is switched at birth when his parents accidentally left him behind in a restaurant, picking up the wrong baby by mistake. Idle is raised by Pakistanis and when he discovers his true identity, he begins plotting to kill the American (Rick Moranis) who is the unwitting imposter. His plans go awry, and Idle hires a lawyer (John Cleese) to help him regain his title. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 88 mins
Complete Cast of Splitting Heirs
- Rick Moranis - Henry
- Barbara Hershey - Duchess Lucinda
- John Cleese - Raoul P. Shadgrind
- Stratford Johns - Butler
- William Franklyn - Andrews
- Cameron Blakely - Hunt Saboteur
- Jeremy Clyde - 14th Duke
- Keith Smith - Photographer
- Michelle Guish
- Cal Macaninch - CID Officer
- Paul Weston - French Driver
- Madge Ryan - Woman with Dog
- Amanda Dickinson - Barmaid
- Eric Idle - Tommy Patel
- Catherine Zeta-Jones - Kitty
- Sadie Frost - Angela
- Brenda Bruce - Mrs. Bullock
- Eric Sykes - Jobson the Doorman
- Charu Bala Chokshi - Mrs. Patel
- Llewellyn Rees - Old Major
- Bill Stewart - Adoption Agent
- David Ross - Sergeant Richardson
- Chris Jenkinson - Police Constable
- Bill Wallis - Vicar at Hunt
- Richard Huw - Brittle
- Paul Brooke - Tour Guide
- Director(s):
- Robert Young
- Writer(s):
- Eric Idle
- Producer(s):
- Simon Bosanquet, Redmond Morris
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Situations, Nudity, Violence, Profanity, Suitable for Children, Questionable for Children)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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