A husband and wife in their 30s decide to quit their jobs, live as free spirits and cruise America in a Winnebago.
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| Albert Brooks | ... |
David Howard
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| Julie Hagerty | ... |
Linda Howard
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Sylvia Farrel | ... |
Receptionist
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Tina Kincaid | ... |
Model
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| Candy Ann Brown | ... |
David's Secretary
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| Maggie Roswell | ... |
Patty
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Hans Wagner | ... |
Hans (voice)
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Brandy Rubin | ... |
Paul Dunn's Secretary
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| Michael Greene | ... |
Paul Dunn
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| Tom Tarpey | ... |
Brad Tooley
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Robert Hughes | ... |
Security Guard
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| Raynold Gideon | ... |
Ray
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John Di Fusco | ... |
Motorcyclist
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| Michael Cornelison | ... |
Front Desk Clerk
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Radu Gavor | ... |
Bellman
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John Reade | ... |
Casino Security Guard
(as John C. Reade)
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Pat Garrison | ... |
Roulette Croupier
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| Garry Marshall | ... |
Casino Manager
(as Garry K. Marshall)
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Byron Tong | ... |
Roulette Player
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Gayle Lanza | ... |
Hostess
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| Donald Gibb | ... |
Ex-Convict
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| Charles Boswell | ... |
Highway Patrolman
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Zeke Manners | ... |
Couple in Trailer Park
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Bea Manners | ... |
Couple in Trailer Park
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Ernie Brown | ... |
Pharmacist
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Art Frankel | ... |
Employment Agent
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Mark Sydney | ... |
Boy on Bicycle
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David Michael Katz | ... |
Boy on Bicycle
(as David Katz)
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Raul Flores | ... |
Boy on Bicycle
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| Herb Nanas | ... |
Mercedes Driver
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Joey Coleman | ... |
Skippy
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| Rex Reed | ... |
Rex Reed (voice)
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| James L. Brooks | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Priscilla Cory | ... |
Model (uncredited)
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Bob Hughes | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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| Larry King | ... |
Larry King (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Albert Brooks | ||
Written by
| Albert Brooks | ... | (written by) & |
| Monica Mcgowan Johnson | ... | (written by) (as Monica Johnson) |
Produced by
| Marty Katz | ... | producer |
| Herb Nanas | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Arthur B. Rubinstein | ||
Cinematography by
| Eric Saarinen | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| David Finfer | ||
Editorial Department
| John Currin | ... | assistant film editor |
| Jamie Forester | ... | apprentice film editor (as Jamie Gelb) |
| Betsy Wood | ... | post-production secretary |
Casting By
| Barbara Claman | ||
Production Design by
| Richard Sawyer | ||
Set Decoration by
| Richard C. Goddard | ... | (as Richard Goddard) |
Makeup Department
| K.G. Ramsey | ... | hairdresser (as Ramsey) |
| Rick Sharp | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Marty Katz | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael Daves | ... | first assistant director |
| Robert J. Doherty | ... | second assistant director (as Robert Doherty) |
| Timothy J. Lonsdale | ... | second assistant director: New York (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Matty Azzarone | ... | assistant propman (as Matt Azzarone) |
| William M. Bell | ... | construction coordinator (as Bill Bell) |
| Ronnie Chambers | ... | leadman |
| Pat O'Connor | ... | property master |
| John Schacht | ... | leadman |
Sound Department
| Dino Dimuro | ... | sound effects editor (as Dino Di Muro) |
| Fred Judkins | ... | sound effects editor |
| David Kelson | ... | cable person |
| John Kline | ... | sound effects editor |
| Rick Kline | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert J. Litt | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Joe Melody | ... | supervising sound effects editor (as Joseph Melody) |
| Bill Nelson | ... | sound mixer |
| Earl Sampson | ... | boom operator |
| Clive Smith | ... | sound effects editor |
| Russ Tinsley | ... | supervising sound effects editor |
| Rusty Tinsley | ... | sound effects editor |
| Scott A. Tinsley | ... | sound effects editor (as Scot Tinsley) |
| Elliot Tyson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Vanessa Theme Ament | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Val Kuklowsky | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Alyson Dee Moore | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Richard Albain | ... | special effects (as Dick Albain) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Fredrick Albrecht | ... | grip best boy (as Fred Albrecht) |
| Mike Amorelli | ... | electrician |
| Dave Anderberg | ... | company grip (as David Anderberg) |
| Ralph Barone | ... | electrician |
| Tom Barone | ... | electrical best boy (as Thomas Barone) |
| Bruce Birmelin | ... | still photographer |
| Ray De La Motte | ... | camera operator |
| Gary R. Dodd | ... | key grip (as Gary Dodd) |
| Gary Holt | ... | gaffer |
| Jan Koshay | ... | dolly grip |
| Bob E. Krattiger | ... | electrician (as Robert Krattinger) |
| Lee Redmond | ... | first assistant camera |
| Michael G. Riba | ... | second assistant camera (as Michael Riba) |
| Roger Schweitzer | ... | video technician |
| Joseph F. Valentine | ... | panaglide operator (as Joe Valentine) |
| Gary J. Dodd | ... | company grip (uncredited) |
| Gábor Kövér | ... | first assistant camera: New York (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Jaki Brown | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Cynthia Bales | ... | costume supervisor |
| Julie Glick | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Neil Antin | ... | assistant location manager |
| Mario Iscovich | ... | location scout |
| Douglas E. Stoll | ... | location manager (as Douglas Stoll) |
Music Department
| Mark Hoder | ... | orchestrator |
| Ted Roberts | ... | music editor |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Bob Sanders | ... | trombone (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Karen Hale Wookey | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| John Reade | ... | transportation coordinator (as John C. Reade) |
| Randy White | ... | transportation captain |
| Roger Wooge | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Ernie Fuentes | ... | first aid |
| Janet Garland | ... | first aid |
| Campbell Hull | ... | assistant to producer |
| Saul Kahan | ... | unit publicist |
| Charles B. Katz | ... | production office assistant (as Chuck Katz) |
| Duane Katz | ... | production office assistant |
| Melissa Kaye | ... | assistant auditor |
| Mollie McCall | ... | production secretary: Las Vegas |
| Victor T. Salant | ... | production comptroller (as Victor Salant) |
| Todd Schneider | ... | production office assistant |
| Cheryl Smith | ... | production secretary: Los Angeles |
| Amy Lynette Speiser | ... | pre-production secretary (as Amy Speiser) |
| Barbara Spitz | ... | production office coordinator |
| Ron Weber | ... | craft service |
| Randi Wilens | ... | promotion coordinator |
| Mary Woods | ... | assistant: Mr. Brooks |
| Campbell Katz | ... | assistant to producer (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Burton Cohen | ... | special thanks: hotel accomodations, The Desert Inn Country Club & Spa, Las Vegas |
| Gary Morris | ... | special thanks: hotel accomodations, The Desert Inn Country Club & Spa, Las Vegas |
Production Companies
Distributors
- The Geffen Company (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1985) (United States) (theatrical) (through)
- Columbia-EMI-Warner (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1985) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1985) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Films (1985) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1985) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Warner Bros. (1986) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner-Columbia Film (1986) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (Germany) (VHS)
- Argentina Video Home (2001) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2001) (Argentina) (VHS) (re-edited)
- Warner Bros. (2001) (Argentina) (re-release)
- Guardian Television Network (GTN) (2006) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (DVD)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Atmosphere Agency (extras casting: Los Angeles)
- Donah Bassett and Associates (negative cutting)
- Echo Film Services (music editing)
- Echo Film Services (sound effects)
- Film Outfitters Inc. (production services: New York)
- Ford Motor Company (the producers gratefully acknowledge the promotional assistance provided by)
- Goldman & Associates (extras casting: Las Vegas)
- Goldwyn Sound Facility (re-recorded at)
- Hanna-Barbera Productions (provided by: "Flintstones" clip)
- Hollywood Rentals Productions Services (grip and lighting equipment)
- I. Magnin & Co. (the producers gratefully acknowledge the promotional assistance provided by)
- Orion Entertainment Corporation (provided by: "20 Minute Workout" clip)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Panasonic (the producers gratefully acknowledge the promotional assistance provided by)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex cameras)
- Petite Caterers (caterer: Los Angeles)
- Production Payments (production services)
- Realty World (the producers gratefully acknowledge the promotional assistance provided by)
- Talent Payments (production services)
- The Caterers Inc. (caterer: Las Vegas)
- The Desert Inn and Country Club (hotel accomodations: Las Vegas)
- The Mutual Network (provided by: "The Larry King Show" segment)
- Toshiba America Consumer Products (courtesy of: televisions and stereo equipment)
- United Van Lines (the producers gratefully acknowledge the promotional assistance provided by)
- Wienerschnitzel (the producers gratefully acknowledge the promotional assistance provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
David and Linda Howard are successful yuppies from LA. When he gets a job disappointment, David convinces Linda that they should quit their jobs, liquidate their assets, and emulate the movie Easy Rider, spending the rest of their lives travelling around America...in a Winnebago! (This is a kind of large, luxurious mobile home which suits a 1980's yuppie more than the counterculture dropout approach of Easy Rider.) His idealized, unrealistic plans soon begin to go spectacularly wrong. Written by Reid Gagle |
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Box Office
| Budget | $4,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bill Murray was considered for the lead role of David Howard but, due to Murray being heavily booked at the time, co-writer/director Albert Brooks decided to not delay the film a year and play the part himself. See more » |
| Goofs | During the final cross-country montage, as they are approaching New York City, the Winnebago drives up the exit ramp from the Lincoln Tunnel with Manhattan visible in the background. That road is taking them away from Manhattan, into New Jersey, not to Manhattan. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Beach Boys: An American Band/Maria's Lover/The Purple Rose of Cairo/The Sure Thing (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger) See more » |
| Quotes |
David Howard:
Shut up Brad! Your song stunk, I hate your suit and I could hurt you! See more » |