Larry Donner, an author with a cruel ex-wife, teaches a writing workshop in which one of his students, Owen, is fed up with his domineering mother. When Owen watches a Hitchcock classic that seems to mirror his own life, he decides to put the movie's plot into action and offers to kill Larry's ex-wife, if Larry promises to murder his mom. Before Larry gets a chance to react to the plan, it seems that Owen has already set things in motion.
Details
Release date1987-12-11
Runtime88 min
GenresComedy, Crime, Thriller
DirectorDanny DeVito
CastDanny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist, Anne Ramsey, Kate Mulgrew, Branford Marsalis, Rob Reiner, Bruce Kirby
ProductionOrion Pictures
CountriesUnited States of America
LanguagesEnglish
AwardsNominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 4 nominations total
