Wired (1989)
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0% of critics liked it
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25% of users liked it
(353 ratings)
This film, loosely-based on the book by Bob Woodward, follows the career of comedian John Belushi (Michael Chiklis) as his spirit is guided through the past by the Angel Velasquez (Ray Sharkey). ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Directed By
- Larry Peerce
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Aug 25, 1989 Wide
- Studio
- Live Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
A profoundly trivial and tasteless affair.
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Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
One of the all-time worst. An offense.
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Dan Lybarger, Nitrate Online
Chiklis has atoned for his sins here with later roles. This Belushi biopic is monotonous and even racist (Belushi's inept guardian angel is Puerto Rican cab driver).
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James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
The word that comes to mind is 'ghastly'
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Cast
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Michael Chiklis
as John Belushi
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Ray Sharkey
as Angel Velasquez
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J.T. Walsh
as Bob Woodward
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Patti D'Arbanville
as Cathy Smith
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Lucinda Jenney
as Judy Belushi
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Alex Rocco
as Arnie Fromson
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Gary Groomes
as Dan Aykroyd
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Jere Burns
as Lou
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Clyde Kusatsu
as Coroner
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Tom Bower
as Detective
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Earl Billings
as Detective
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Dakin Matthews
as Washington Post Editor
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J.C. Quinn
as Comedy Coach
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Steve Vinovich
as Studio Executive
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Matthew Faison
as Doctor Robbins
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Jon Snyder
as Film Director
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Finis III Henderson
as Morgue Attendant
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Amy Michelson
as Photographer
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Blake Clark
as Jenkins
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Scott Plank
as Herb Axelson
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Brooke McCarter Jr.
as Punk Rocker
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Paul Ben-Victor
as Perino
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Richard Feldman
as Studio Page
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Ned Bellamy
as Forrest
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John Apicella
as Loading Supervisor
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Joe Urla
as Stage Manager
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Billy Preston
as Himself
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Diane Behrens
as Typist
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Nancy de Carl
as Hotel Manager
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Drew Pillsbury
as Morgue Nurse
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Roger Rook
as Coroner's Assistant
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Pete Willcox
as Elvis Impersonator
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Keith Joe Dick
as Man in Club
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Neil Portnow
as Bandleader King Bee
- Michael Ruff
- Bruce Wallenstein
- Richard Elliott
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Charles Holman
as SNL Cast Member
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A.C. Meadows
as Colonel Impersonator
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Ron Perkins
as Record Producer
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Allan Thomas
as Blues Brother and SNL Band Member
- David Williams
