A film crew sets out to record a year in the life of an average family, but things quickly start going wrong.
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| Dick Haynes | ... |
Councilman Edmund Harris
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| Albert Brooks | ... |
Albert Brooks
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Matthew Tobin | ... |
Dr. Howard Hill
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| J.A. Preston | ... |
Dr. Ted Cleary
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Mort Lindsey | ... |
Mort Lindsey
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Joseph Schaffler | ... |
Paul Lowell - Realtor
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Phyllis Quinn | ... |
Donna Stanley - Gift Shop Owner
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| James Ritz | ... |
Jack from Cincinnati
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Clifford Einstein | ... |
Role Reversal Family Father
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Harold Einstein | ... |
Role Reversal Family Son
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Mandy Einstein | ... |
Role Reversal Family Mother
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Karen Einstein | ... |
Role Reversal Family Daughter
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| James L. Brooks | ... |
Driving Evaluator
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Zeke Manners | ... |
Driver in Evaluation
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| Charles Grodin | ... |
Warren Yeager DVM
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| Frances Lee McCain | ... |
Jeanette Yeager
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Lisa Urette | ... |
Lisa Yeager
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Robert Stirrat | ... |
Eric Yeager
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Dudley DeZonia | ... |
Andrew Felton - Alternate Family Father
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Barbara DeZonia | ... |
Felton Family Member
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Carolyn Silas | ... |
Felton Family Member
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Adam Grant | ... |
Felton Family Member
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Belle Richter | ... |
Jeanette's Mother
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Jerry Jensen | ... |
Jeanette's Father
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Michele Grace | ... |
Dr. Rennert's Nurse
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| Thelma Leeds | ... |
Margaret - Dr. Rennert's Patient
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| Johnny Haymer | ... |
Dr. Maxwell Rennert
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Nudie | ... |
Horse Owner
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Charles H. Reid | ... |
Assistant Surgeon
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Susan Clark | ... |
Veterinary Nurse
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Ward Rodgers | ... |
Minister
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| David Spielberg | ... |
Dr. Jeremy Nolan
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Julie Payne | ... |
Dr. Anne Kramer
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| Jennings Lang | ... |
Martin Brand (voice)
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Leo McElroy | ... |
Jim Sanders - Channel 5 Reporter
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Carlos Jurado | ... |
Reporter
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S.W. Smith | ... |
2nd Reporter
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Fred Wolfson | ... |
3rd Reporter
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| Norman Bartold | ... |
Dr. Isaac Steven Hayward
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| Harry Shearer | ... |
Pete - Cameraman / Radio Announcer
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| Tony Handley | ... |
Cameraman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Albert Brooks | ||
Written by
| Monica Mcgowan Johnson | ... | (written by) (as Monica Johnson) and |
| Harry Shearer | ... | (written by) |
| Albert Brooks | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Norman Epstein | ... | executive producer |
| Jonathan Kovler | ... | executive producer |
| Penelope Spheeris | ... | producer |
Music by
| Mort Lindsey | ||
Cinematography by
| Eric Saarinen | ||
Editing by
| David Finfer | ||
Editorial Department
| Barbara Bloom | ... | post-production secretary |
| Eric Jenkins | ... | associate editor |
| Mary Nelson-Duerrstein | ... | negative cutter |
Art Direction by
| Linda Marder | ||
| Linda Spheeris | ||
Makeup Department
| Kathryn Fenton | ... | makeup artist (as Kathryn Logan) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Rafael Elortegui | ... | second assistant director |
| David McGiffert | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| John Crawford | ... | special props |
Sound Department
| Crew Chamberlain | ... | boom operator |
| Robert Knudson | ... | re-recording mixer (as Robert Knudsen) |
| Michael C. Moore | ... | sound (as Michael Moore) |
Special Effects by
| Richard Albain | ... | special effects (as Dick Albain) |
Visual Effects by
| Mark Jaffe | ... | computer graphics artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dennis Bishop | ... | gaffer |
| Michael Bowe | ... | best boy |
| Frederick Elmes | ... | additional photographer |
| Kit Kalionzes | ... | assistant camera |
| Michael Katz | ... | key grip |
| Larry Snodgrass | ... | second assistant camera |
| Andy Spheeris | ... | additional grip |
| Kevin Williams | ... | additional grip |
Casting Department
| Norman Knight | ... | extras casting |
Location Management
| Tom Mickel | ... | location assistant |
| Ky Richards III | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Ken Johnson | ... | music editor |
| Steve J. Rawlins | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betty Goldberg | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Robert Van Buhler III | ... | driver: cast (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Terry Carr | ... | pre-production secretary |
| Don Cirillo | ... | unspecified assistant |
| Robert Furst | ... | production assistant |
| Diane Quinn | ... | production assistant |
| Lois Stirrat | ... | production accountant |
Thanks
| Marshall Berkowitz | ... | special thanks |
| Marty Berman | ... | special thanks |
| Harriet Brady | ... | special thanks |
| Tom K. Dean | ... | special thanks |
| Melvin Garb | ... | special thanks |
| George Goldstein Jr. | ... | special thanks |
| Peter Ivers | ... | special thanks |
| Everett Kovler | ... | special thanks |
| Peter Kovler | ... | special thanks |
| Ira Lavin | ... | special thanks |
| Charles Lubin | ... | special thanks |
| Byron Paul | ... | special thanks |
| Lee Pfaffl | ... | special thanks |
| Michele Rappaport | ... | special thanks |
| Gene Spencer | ... | special thanks |
| John Staub | ... | special thanks |
| Harold R. Stern | ... | special thanks |
| Arthur Wirtz | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Abbey Party Rents (special thanks)
- Arizona Republic (special thanks)
- KAET TV (special thanks)
- KOY Radio (special thanks)
- KPHO TV (special thanks)
- KTAR TV (special thanks)
- KXIV radio (special thanks)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Ryder Sound Services (transfer services)
- Todd-AO Studios (mixing services)
- Travelodge International (special thanks)
- Vector General (special thanks)
- Xerox (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family". However, instead of remaining unobtrusive and letting the family be themselves, he can't keep himself from trying to control every facet of their lives "for the good of the show". Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com |
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| Taglines | An American Comedy See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Albert Brooks was under a great deal of pressure to finish the film on-budget, because he would have been personally responsible for any extra costs. During one particularly difficult filming day, he sat feeling totally dejected. Charles Grodin walked up to him and said, "I have to leave at 4." This totally ridiculous request was sufficient to cheer Brooks up. See more » |
| Goofs | In the opening sequence the U.S. flag and the Arizona state flag are in the wrong positions behind the speakers. They should be switched per proper protocol. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Real Life, La Cage aux Folles, Over the Edge, The Seduction of Joe Tynan, Rich Kids (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Something's Gotta Give See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The end credits finishes with a bar-code for Alka-Seltzer. See more » |
| Quotes |
Albert Brooks:
[showing off a high-tech camera to be used in filming]
Only six of these cameras were ever made. Only five of them ever worked. We have four of those. See more » |