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4.0/10   664 votes
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Director:
Blake Edwards
Writer:
Blake Edwards (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
8 August 1986 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Comedy | Romance more
Plot:
Two friends an actor and a chef discover a plot to fix a horse race and try to capitalize on it. But... more | add synopsis
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User Comments:
A great movie. more (13 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Ted Danson ... Spence Holden
Howie Mandel ... Dennis Powell

Richard Mulligan ... Wayne 'Turnip' Parragella
Stuart Margolin ... Maurice 'Binky' Drundza

Maria Conchita Alonso ... Claudia Pazzo
Jennifer Edwards ... Ellen Frankenthaler

Paul Sorvino ... Tony Pazzo
Rick Ducommun ... Wardell
Keye Luke ... Ishimine
Ed Herlihy ... T.V. Reporter
Walter Charles ... Auctioneer

Tawny Moyer ... Leading Lady
Emma Walton ... Extra #1
Carrie Leigh ... Extra #2
Sharan Lea ... Young Girl
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Blake Edwards' A Fine Mess (USA) (complete title)
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Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Company:
Blake Edwards more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
This movie was originally announced as both a starring vehicle for Richard Pryor and a remake of Laurel & Hardy's famous short subject The Music Box. The movie's title is a vague reference to Hardy's catchphrase, "Here's another nice mess you've gotten me into." more
Quotes:
Dennis: We're gonna die, Spence! We're gonna die!
Spence: No we're not...
Dennis: I still have orders!!
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Movie Connections:
References The Godfather (1972) more
Soundtrack:
Can't Help Falling In Love more

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2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
A great movie., 12 December 1998
10/10
Author: anonymous from London Canada

I really enjoyed this movie. It didn't have much in the way of writing, but it was funny, entertaining, and made me feel like I spent my time well. All in all a great little flick to watch when you want to relax and enjoy yourself.

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