Ruthless People (1986)
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So many laughs, equals a silly funny hit.
A couple, cheated by a vile businessman, kidnap his wife in retaliation, without knowing that their enemy is delighted they did.
Danny DeVito: Sam Stone
Back in the 80s there were many examples of comedies and ... read more
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An Ensemble You Will Never See Again
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An Ensemble You Will Never See Again
“Warning: SpoilersNot everyone will like this movie but there are many who do. My mom and I absolutely fell out of our seats laughing when we watched this; my brother, on the other hand, barely cracked a grin. Anyway, with an ensemble made up of people like Bette Midler, Danny DeVito, and Judge Reinhold, what more could you possibly ask for? The way I see it, this is a take-off of any kidnapping story that you will see in the news or on true crime TV shows...only there's nonstop comedy at every turn. As my mom and I have said, this is one movie that is not meant to be taken seriously.
Mr. DeVito plays a husband who desperately wants to get rid of his wife, who is played by Miss Midler herself. Then you have Judge Reinhold, who plays one of the bumbling kidnappers. DeVito and Reinh” read more

" First Viewing Viewing Date: March 30th Via: DVD Plot: Before wealthy businessman Sam Stone can murder his wife, she is kidnapped and held for random. Happy for the kidnappers to just kill his wife, Sam consistently disobeys the kidnappers, while the police work to solve the case. Rating: 7.1/10"

"... and Danny DeVito Bette Midler as Barbara Stone"

" Directed by: Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and David Zucker Produced by: Joanna Lancaster, Michael Peyser, Richard Wagner, and Walter Yetnikoff Written by: Dale Launer Based on the story "The Ransom of Red Chef" by: O. Henry Cinematography: Jan de Bont Edited by: Gib Jaffe and Arthur Schmidt Music by: Michel Colombier Music and lyrics: by Daryl Hall, David A. Stewart, and Mick Jagger Music by: Touchstone Pictures"