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Brain Donors

  • 1992
  • PG
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Brain Donors (1992)
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Three manic idiots; a lawyer, cab driver and a handyman team up to run a ballet company to fulfill the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich wid... Read allThree manic idiots; a lawyer, cab driver and a handyman team up to run a ballet company to fulfill the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich widow.Three manic idiots; a lawyer, cab driver and a handyman team up to run a ballet company to fulfill the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich widow.

  • Director
    • Dennis Dugan
  • Writers
    • Pat Proft
    • George S. Kaufman
    • Morrie Ryskind
  • Stars
    • John Turturro
    • Bob Nelson
    • Mel Smith
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dennis Dugan
    • Writers
      • Pat Proft
      • George S. Kaufman
      • Morrie Ryskind
    • Stars
      • John Turturro
      • Bob Nelson
      • Mel Smith
    • 76User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Top Cast42

    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    • Roland T. Flakfizer
    Bob Nelson
    • Jacques
    Mel Smith
    Mel Smith
    • Rocco Melonchek
    George De La Pena
    George De La Pena
    • Roberto Volare
    John Savident
    John Savident
    • Edmund Lazlo
    Spike Alexander
    • Alan Grant
    Juliana Donald
    Juliana Donald
    • Lisa Le Baron
    • (as Juli Donald)
    Nancy Marchand
    Nancy Marchand
    • Lillian Oglethorpe
    Teri Copley
    • Tina
    Irene Olga López
    • Pedestrian
    Warren Thomas
    • Paramedic
    Dick Monday
    • Rob
    Katherine Heard
    • Laura
    Michael Ciotti
    • Kid
    Gary Grossman
    • Father
    Anita Dangler
    Anita Dangler
    • Usherette
    Charlotte Zucker
    • Woman with Program
    Max Alexander
    Max Alexander
    • L.A. Stage Manager
    • Director
      • Dennis Dugan
    • Writers
      • Pat Proft
      • George S. Kaufman
      • Morrie Ryskind
    • All cast & crew
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    Summary

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    Comedy

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Although unmentioned in the official description of the movie, the screenplay and characters are based on the classic comedy masterpiece by The Marx Brothers - A Night at the Opera (1935).
    • Goofs
      At the first party, Jacques is seen juggling scarves and is suddenly behind Flakfizer and then back juggling again.
    • Quotes
      • Flakfizer: Lillian, I could make love to you right here.
      • Lillian Oglethorpe: Roland, let's keep this professional.
      • Flakfizer: Fine. I'll charge you fifty bucks a pop.
    • Connections
      Featured in Animation Lookback: The Best of Stop Motion - Will Vinton (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      THEME FROM 'NEW YORK, NEW YORK'
      by John Kander & Fred Ebb

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 17, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lame Ducks
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Zucker Brothers Productions
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $918,239
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $504,057
      • Apr 19, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $918,239
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 20m(80 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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