Movie Description
Drop Dead Fred
(1991)Overview
When Elizabeth returns to her mother's home after her marriage breaks up, she recreates her imaginary childhood friend, Fred, to escape from the trauma of losing her husband and her job. In between the chaos and mayhem that Fred creates, Elizabeth attempts to win back her husband and return to normality.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ate de Jong
- Producer : Paul Webster
- Editor : Marshall Harvey
- Cast : Phoebe Cates,Rik Mayall,Marsha Mason,Tim Matheson,Carrie Fisher,Keith Charles,Ashley Peldon,Daniel Gerroll,Ron Eldard,Eleanor Mondale,Bob Reid,Peter Thoemke,Sjoukje De Jong Douma,Paul Holmes,Steve Cochran,Robert Meyzen,Daniel Buchen,Marie Mathay,Peter Breitmayer,Clark Niederjohn,Tom Bethke,Elizabeth Gray,Cheryl Hawker,Michael Welker,Kelly Benson,Cathy Lind Hayes,Bridget Fonda,David John Adamson,Kevin Deon,Rod Pitman,Andrei Sterling
Cast
Elizabeth
Drop Dead Fred
Polly
Charles
Janie
Murray
Young Elizabeth
Nigel
Mickey Bunce
Attractive Customer
Judge Dubben
Arsonist
Grandma Bunce
Man in Speedboat
Waiter #1
Waiter #2
Doctor Ryland
Concerned Mom
Go to Hell Herman
Velcro Head
Graggy
Namby Pamby
Nurse
Waiter at Wine Gala
Natalie
Ms. Fuzzock
Annabella (uncredited)
Clerk (uncredited)
Juror (uncredited)
Plain Clothes Bank Guard (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleDrop Dead Fred
Status Released
Release Information
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1991-04-19
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 43m
Budget₹ 6788000
Revenue₹ 13878334
Production CompaniesPolyGram Filmed Entertainment,Working Title Films,Channel Four Films,PolyGram Filmproduktion
Genres
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Family