Drop Dead Fred(1991)
“He makes the trouble, she takes the blame.”
Overview
An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred.
Director
Ate de Jong
Studio
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$14M
Cast
Phoebe Cates
as Elizabeth
Rik Mayall
as Drop Dead Fred
Marsha Mason
as Polly
Tim Matheson
as Charles
Carrie Fisher
as Janie
Keith Charles
as Murray
Ashley Peldon
as Young Elizabeth
Daniel Gerroll
as Nigel
Ron Eldard
as Mickey Bunce
Eleanor Mondale
as Attractive Customer
Bob Reid
as Judge Dubben
Peter Thoemke
as Arsonist
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment • Working Title Films • Channel Four Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Drop Dead Fred?▼
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What is Drop Dead Fred about?▼
An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred.
Who directed Drop Dead Fred?▼
Drop Dead Fred was directed by Ate de Jong and released in 1991. It is a comedy, fantasy, family, drama film.
How long is Drop Dead Fred?▼
Drop Dead Fred has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Drop Dead Fred?▼
The cast of Drop Dead Fred includes Phoebe Cates as Elizabeth, Rik Mayall as Drop Dead Fred, Marsha Mason as Polly, Tim Matheson as Charles, Carrie Fisher as Janie and more.
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