Movers And Shakers (1985)

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The "movers and shakers" in this weak comedy limned by Charles Grodin do not refer to a religious sect, but the big-wigs in Hollywood who determine how the next many millions are to be spent. Two parallel stories occupy center stage. On the one hand, Joe Mulholland (Walter Matthau) has made a… More The "movers and shakers" in this weak comedy limned by Charles Grodin do not refer to a religious sect, but the big-wigs in Hollywood who determine how the next many millions are to be spent. Two parallel stories occupy center stage. On the one hand, Joe Mulholland (Walter Matthau) has made a promise to a dying producer that he would put together a film on "Love in Sex." The problem is that there is no script to go with that title -- a minor hurdle by Hollywood standards. On the other hand, Herb Derman (Grodin) is hired to make up the story, but he is neck-deep in marriage woes and will have a hard time holding down his personal life long enough to write. Mixed into both of these tales are parodies of behind-the-scenes Hollywood at its worst. These scenarios are helped along by a fine cast of actors and actresses. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 20 min.
Directed By: William Asher
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: May 3, 1985 Wide
On DVD: Sep 25, 1989
Studio: MGM Home Entertainment

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Cast

            Walter Matthau as Joe Mulholland

            Charles Grodin as Herb Derman

            Vincent Gardenia as Saul Gritz

            Tyne Daly as Nancy Derman

            Bill Macy as Sid Spokane

            Gilda Radner as Livia Machado

            Steve Martin as Fabio Longio

            Penny Marshall as Reva

            Earl Boen as Marshall

            Michael Lerner as Arnie

            Joe Mantell as Larry

            William Prince as Louis Martin

            Nita Talbot as Dorothy

            Sandy Ward as Doctor

            Judah Katz as Freddie

            Peter Marc as Robin

            Sam Anderson as Ray Berg

            Frances Bay as Betty Gritz

            Luana Anders as Violette

            Gene Dynarski as Board Member

            Chip Matthews
            
            Johnny Rahm
            
            Randolph Roberts
            
            Zeff Ryan
            
            Philip Sterling as Other Executive

            Trey Tempest
            
            David Tress as Board Member

            Tad Winslow
            
            Leslie Bee as Secretary

            Victoria Bolker as Nurse

            Eugene Elman as Other Executive

            Stanley Lawrence as Man at Dedication

            Clair E. Leucart as Truck Driver

            Dick Yarmy as Executive

            Peter Marc Jacobson
            
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