Ruthless People(1986)
“Sam Stone's wife has just been kidnapped... And he doesn't want her back!”
Overview
Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers who want $500,000 ransom in exchange for her life. Fully intending to ignore every one of the kidnappers' demands in the hopes that they do him a favor and murder her for him, the two confused kidnappers have to figure out how they're going get their money, and what they're going to do with the overbearing Barbara.
Director
David Zucker
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$72M
Cast
Danny DeVito
as Sam Stone
Bette Midler
as Barbara Stone
Judge Reinhold
as Ken Kessler
Helen Slater
as Sandy Kessler
Anita Morris
as Carol Dodsworth
Bill Pullman
as Earl James Mott
William G. Schilling
as Chief Henry Benton
Art Evans
as Lt. Bender
Clarence Felder
as Lt. Walters
J.E. Freeman
as Bedroom Killer
Gary Riley
as Heavy Metal Kid
Frank Sivero
as The Mugger
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$72M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • Silver Screen Partners II
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ruthless People?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ruthless People (1986).
What is Ruthless People about?▼
Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers who want $500,000 ransom in exchange for her life. Fully intending to ignore every one of the kidnappers' demands in the hopes that they do him a favor and murder her for him, the two confused kidnappers have to figure out how they're going get their money, and what they're going to do with the overbearing Barbara.
Who directed Ruthless People?▼
Ruthless People was directed by David Zucker and released in 1986. It is a comedy film.
How long is Ruthless People?▼
Ruthless People has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Ruthless People?▼
The cast of Ruthless People includes Danny DeVito as Sam Stone, Bette Midler as Barbara Stone, Judge Reinhold as Ken Kessler, Helen Slater as Sandy Kessler, Anita Morris as Carol Dodsworth and more.
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