Outrageous Fortune (1987)
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50% of critics liked it
(20 reviews) -
54% of users liked it
(7,392 ratings)
Two women with serious differences are forced to look out for each other in this anarchic comedy. Sandy (Bette Midler) and Lauren (Shelley Long) are a pair of struggling actresses who don't get along especially well -- and are even less fond of each other when they discover that they're both… More Two women with serious differences are forced to look out for each other in this anarchic comedy. Sandy (Bette Midler) and Lauren (Shelley Long) are a pair of struggling actresses who don't get along especially well -- and are even less fond of each other when they discover that they're both dating the same man, Michael (Peter Coyote). However, when Michael suddenly goes missing, they discover that he's actually an espionage agent working with a foreign government, and as they set out to find him, they learn that he has implicated them in his schemes. Now Sandy and Lauren are stuck with each other as they look for Michael while trying to outrun the law. Outrageous Fortune also stars George Carlin as Frank, a burned-out '60s holdover who the women meet along the way. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Arthur Hiller
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Jan 30, 1987 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Variety Staff, Variety
Midler and Long are never less than fun to watch.
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, Time Out
As a vehicle for their considerable comic talents, the enterprise is wheelclamped by typecasting.
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Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Every bit as rude and wonderful as Ruthless People...
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Pat Graham, Chicago Reader
There's more regressive coyness in this buddy adventure-comedy than anyone should have to sit through in a lifetime...
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Paul Attanasio, Washington Post
Such rarefied screen writing calls for the peerless talents of Arthur Hiller, a director with the comic timing of a tax auditor.
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Cast
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Shelley Long
as Lauren Ames
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Bette Midler
as Sandy Brozinsky
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Peter Coyote
as Michael
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Robert Prosky
as Stanislov Korzenowski
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John Schuck
as Atkins
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George Carlin
as Frank
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Anthony Heald
as Weldon
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Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Cab Driver
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Diana Bellamy
as Madam
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Sally Brown
as Actress
- Alexis Cruz
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John De Santi
as Police Lieutenant
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Debra A. Deliso
as Ballet Double for Lauren
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Sandra Eng
as Newswoman
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Tony Epper
as Russell
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Neil Hunt
as Fencing Teacher
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Tom Lillard
as Vasily
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Bill Marcus
as Dispatcher
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Christopher McDonald
as George (as Chris McDonald)
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James McIntire
as Bartender
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Joan McMurtrey
as Fencer #2
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Gary Morgan
as Panansky
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Bob O'Connell
as Gate Attendant
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Robert Pastorelli
as Dealer
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Johnny Sanchez
as Puerto Rican Kid
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Ebbe Roe Smith
as Russian
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J.W. Smith
as Dealer
- Lynn Stalmaster
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Florence Stanley
as Ticket Agent
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Bunny Summers
as Costume Lady
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Carol Ann Susi
as Receptionist
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Anna Marie Wieder
as Ruby Hooker
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Jerry Zaks
as Tobacco Clerk
- Mali Finn
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Bill Hart
as Boyd
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Mike Henry (I)
as Russian
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Donald Ambabo
as Helicopter Pilot
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R.G. Clayton
as Coroner
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Barbara DeKins
as Airport Woman
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Roger Engstrom
as Airport Husband
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James Espinoza
as Pick-Up Truck Rider
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Barney Garcia
as Pick-Up Truck Rider
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Coral Kassel
as Meter Maid
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Greg Mace
as Policeman
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Tammy Manville
as Ballet Dancer For Lauren
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J. Clell Miller
as Oil Rig Driver
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Lonna Montrose
as Airport Patron
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Steve Rotblatt
as Eddie
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Pat Santino
as Security Guard
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Ade Small
as Ballet Teacher
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Eyan Williams
as Black Girl Dancer
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Philip L. Mead
as Airport Security Guard
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Thom Dillon
as Security Officer Brown
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Paul Brooks
as Airport Attendant
