Bette Midler and Richard Dreyfuss star as Barbara and Dave Whiteman, a nouveau riche Beverly Hills couple whose entire household is turned upside down with one act of uncharacteristic generosity. On a typically sunny afternoon, Dave spies Jerry (Nick Nolte), a homeless man, attempting to drown himself in their swimming pool. .. Read more
| Starring | Nick Nolte, Bette Midler, Richard Dreyfuss |
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| Director | Paul Mazursky |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Bette Midler and Richard Dreyfuss star as Barbara and Dave Whiteman, a nouveau riche Beverly Hills couple whose entire household is turned upside down with one act of uncharacteristic generosity. On a typically sunny afternoon, Dave spies Jerry (Nick Nolte), a homeless man, attempting to drown himself in their swimming pool. Dave rescues Jerry and then invites him to stay with the family, shocking Barbara, his high maintenance wife; Max (Evan Richards), his disgruntled son; and Carmen (Elizabeth Pena), his unhappy mistress and maid. The Whiteman household is far from functional with an unsatisfying marriage, a son who communicates only through video footage, a daughter who has escaped to a faraway college, a doggy psychiatrist for their neurotic dog, and a constant stream of gurus for Barbara, who's trying to find inner peace. Jerry's unexpected arrival injects a jolt of energy into the sterile Beverly Hills family. He's charismatic and charming, and before long he has Dave partying with his homeless buddies, Barbara acting out her own wild and crazy sexual fantasies, Max admitting to his private life, and Carmen inciting communist revolt. As Jerry becomes part of the Whiteman family, he thrills them, disappoints them, and ultimately reminds them of what it means to be a family. This charming remake of Jean Renoir's French farce BOUDU SAVED FROM DROWNING is a clever satire on modern excesses and dysfunctional families. Directed by Paul Mazursky, DOWN AND OUT IN BEVERLY HILLS features outrageous comedic performances from its cast of stars, including Little Richard as a wacko neighbor.
| Starring | Nick Nolte, Bette Midler, Richard Dreyfuss |
|---|---|
| Director | Paul Mazursky |
| Studio | WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 39 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1986 To Rent: DVD: 17 Jan 2005 |
Somewhat bumbling but sporadically effectiverehash of Renoir's Boudu Sauvé des Eaux (qv), with a few modern jabs and effectively eccentric performances.
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Down but not out
Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws) and Nick Nolte (48 Hours) are very good in this film. not the best I have seen them but enjoyable stuff. Maybe not as funny i thought it... read more »
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Bette yhe Biz
Well put together funny film. No F and Blind. No ridiculous stunts, or mindless sex. Acted well by all concerned. Seen it about 3 times now, almost as much as ... read more »
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Down And Out In Beverly Hills
If you are a fan of Bette Midler films, then this is a must see comedy with Nick Nolte, Richard Dreyfuss, Bette Midler and of course the dog of the household.<... read more »
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Salvaged By Bette Midler!
As a Bette Midler fan, I have a habit of renting any DVD I can find with her in it. I have seen most of her films and this was one of the last few I hadn't ... read more »
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