Summaries

A rich but troubled family find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries to drown himself in their swimming pool.

Beverly Hills couple Barbara and Dave Whiteman are very rich but not happy Dave is a hard working business man, his wife is only interested in yoga, aerobics and other meditation classes, and he sleeps with the house maid. Their teenage son is confused about his sexuality and their daughter is suffering from eating disorders. While they are celebrating thanksgiving having plenty of food, street tramp Jerry is hungry, homeless, sleeping rough and has lost his dog. Jerry decides to end his life by drowning himself in their swimming pool. Dave rescues him and invites him to stay for a while. How does this stranger change the life style of this family?—Sami Al-Taher <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • car
  • man wears a swimsuit
  • british car
  • swimming
  • rolls royce
Genres
  • Comedy
Release date Jan 30, 1986
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations 400 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach, Venice, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Touchstone Pictures Silver Screen Partners II Touchstone Films

Box office

Budget $14000000
Gross US & Canada $62134225
Opening weekend US & Canada $5726495
Gross worldwide $62134225

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 43m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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