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Delirious

  • 1991
  • PG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
11K
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Mariel Hemingway, Raymond Burr, John Candy, Dylan Baker, David Rasche, Charles Rocket, and Emma Samms in Delirious (1991)
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A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.

  • Director
    • Tom Mankiewicz
  • Writers
    • Lawrence J. Cohen
    • Fred Freeman
  • Stars
    • John Candy
    • Mariel Hemingway
    • Emma Samms
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tom Mankiewicz
    • Writers
      • Lawrence J. Cohen
      • Fred Freeman
    • Stars
      • John Candy
      • Mariel Hemingway
      • Emma Samms
    • 58User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast44

    John Candy
    John Candy
    • Jack Gable
    Mariel Hemingway
    Mariel Hemingway
    • Janet Dubois…
    Emma Samms
    Emma Samms
    • Rachel Hedison…
    Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr
    • Carter Hedison
    Dylan Baker
    Dylan Baker
    • Blake Hedison
    Charles Rocket
    Charles Rocket
    • Ty Hedison
    David Rasche
    David Rasche
    • Dr. Paul Kirkwood…
    Andrea Thompson
    Andrea Thompson
    • Nurse Helen Caldwell
    Zach Grenier
    Zach Grenier
    • Mickey
    Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach
    • Lou Sherwood
    Renée Taylor
    Renée Taylor
    • Arlene Sherwood
    Milt Oberman
    • Fetterman
    Mark Boone Junior
    Mark Boone Junior
    • Cable Man
    Tony Steedman
    Tony Steedman
    • Edward - the Butler
    John Michael Bolger
    John Michael Bolger
    • Len
    Rita Gomez
    • Marge
    Stephanie Segal
    • TV Reporter
    Mark Zuelke
    • Chauffeur
    • Director
      • Tom Mankiewicz
    • Writers
      • Lawrence J. Cohen
      • Fred Freeman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Related interests

    Bill Pullman, John Candy, Joan Rivers, Daphne Zuniga, and Lorene Yarnell Jansson in Spaceballs (1987)
    Parody
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In the scene at the party where Jack Gable and Rachel Hedison are dancing, John Candy and Emma Samms did the scene without doubles, although it was difficult to tell because of the distance from which it was shot. Samms commented how graceful and talented a dancer Candy was, despite his size.
    • Goofs
      When Jack (John Candy) gives Rachel (Emma Samms) a ride, Dr. Kirkwood (David Rasche) notices on his beeper he's needed in surgery, but in the next scene, he's at the Hedison Mansion with Carter Hedison (Raymond Burr).
    • Quotes
      • Jack Gates: I have to go to... Cleveland? Jesus, I hate Cleveland!
    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits appear as if they are being typed on a typewriter, including some mistakes (cross-outs, use of white out, etc.).
    • Connections
      Featured in Biography: To John with Love: A Tribute to John Candy (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Delirious
      Written by Prince (as Prince Nelson)
      Performed by Prince
      Published by Controversy Music admin. by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)
      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc.
      By arrangement with Warner Special Products

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 9, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Delirio
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Star Partners III Ltd.
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,546,827
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,803,059
      • Aug 11, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,546,827
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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