Stir Crazy(1980)
“Two jailbirds who just want out of the cage.”
Overview
New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work elsewhere, landing jobs wearing woodpecker costumes to promote the opening of a bank. When their feathery costumes are stolen and used in a bank robbery, they no longer have to worry about employment — they're sent to prison.
Director
Sidney Poitier
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$101M
Cast
Gene Wilder
as Skip Donahue
Richard Pryor
as Harry Monroe
Georg Stanford Brown
as Rory Schultebrand
JoBeth Williams
as Meredith
Miguel Ángel Suárez
as Jesus Ramirez
Craig T. Nelson
as Deputy Ward Wilson
Barry Corbin
as Warden Walter Beatty
Charles Weldon
as Blade
Nicolas Coster
as Warden Henry Sampson
Joel Brooks
as Len Garber
Jonathan Banks
as Jack Graham
Erland van Lidth
as Grossberger
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$101M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stir Crazy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Stir Crazy (1980).
What is Stir Crazy about?▼
New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work elsewhere, landing jobs wearing woodpecker costumes to promote the opening of a bank. When their feathery costumes are stolen and used in a bank robbery, they no longer have to worry about employment — they're sent to prison.
Who directed Stir Crazy?▼
Stir Crazy was directed by Sidney Poitier and released in 1980. It is a comedy, crime film.
How long is Stir Crazy?▼
Stir Crazy has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Stir Crazy?▼
The cast of Stir Crazy includes Gene Wilder as Skip Donahue, Richard Pryor as Harry Monroe, Georg Stanford Brown as Rory Schultebrand, JoBeth Williams as Meredith, Miguel Ángel Suárez as Jesus Ramirez and more.
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