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Delirious

  • 1991
  • PG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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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
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    10K
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    • Director
      • Tom Mankiewicz
    • Writers
      • Lawrence J. Cohen
      • Fred Freeman
    • Stars
      • John Candy
      • Mariel Hemingway
      • Emma Samms
    • 53User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    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
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    User reviews53

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    7lee_eisenberg

    no surprise that a combo of John Candy and "Hungarian Rhapsody #2" comes out fairly neat

    I guess that "Delirious" was mostly one of John Candy's innocuously silly placeholders in between his really great roles, but it's still a fairly entertaining one. Maybe not rip-snorting hilarity - after "Planes, Trains and Automobiles", it's hard to imagine Candy in a funnier role - but an OK way to pass time. As a screenwriter who gets knocked out and wakes up a character in his own show, Candy makes the most of his role. Among the other cast members are Mariel Hemingway, Raymond Burr (in his final theatrical role), Jerry Orbach, Robert Wagner and Margot Kidder.

    Oh, and if you think that you recognize "Hungarian Rhapsody #2", the classic Looney Tunes cartoons often used it: "Rhapsody in Rivets", "Rhapsody Rabbit", "Wise Quackers" and "What's Up, Doc?", to name a few. Later, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" had Daffy Duck and Donald Duck play it on pianos and undermine each other's performances.
    7Cablebot3000

    Funny John Candy movie.

    This is a really good movie to watch if you like silly/fun movies, parody movies, or john candy. It has a great blend of comedy, wit, action and all sorts of other things. I am pretty surprised by the low rating. Its not the best movie by any means, but greatly above standard and really enjoyable. The actors/actresses were funny and did their parts nicely. Its not exactly original though, and it doesn't look like it had the best budget, but it does what its suppose to.. make us laugh. Definitely worth checking to see if your video store rental has it. I rate it 7/10. Rated PG for sensuality, crude humor, language and comic violence.
    Gmarkjames

    B.R.I.L.L.I.A.N.T

    This is one superb movie. I can watch it over and over and over again without tiring of it. John Candy is as engaging and as superbly comic as ever in this little gem. Also has a great cast including Emma Samms, Charles Rocket, Raymond Burr and Mariel Hemingway. ONE TO WATCH!
    7Bob-45

    Maybe you have to be a writer...

    Just as I disagreed with the critics whom universally panned DELIRIOUS, I must disagree with most IMDB reviewers. I believe this is a genuinely funny movie, quite original and inspired. Sure, there are more than a few things in it that don't work (particularly the casting of Mariel Hemingway as the love interest); but, what writer hasn't a fantasy of being a part of his creation? The high point of the movie is the "guest" appearance by Robert Wagner. The big surprise is how funny Raymond Burr turns out to be. Despite her "spoiled brat" vixenishness, I would still take Emma Samms over the awkward, nerdy Miss Hemingway. The cruelist humor in the movie is the disintegration of Samm's brother. It's also probably the funniest thing about the film.

    DELIRIOUS may not be to EVERYONE'S taste, but I happily purchased the laser disc a few years back. I watch it about once a year, and call it my "writer's fix". Enjoy it if you are a mind to...
    Parca

    John Candy's best... Hilarious all the way through...

    I can watch this movie over and over and never get tired (then again, I haven't ever tried watching it 10 times in a row in the same day)... Candy does his own sort of persona with his trademark charm without getting annoying, and the way the film turns constantly as he tries to solve his dilemma is great (particularly when he starts to write while drunk). Not a masterpiece by any standard, but a fun flick...

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In the scene at the party, where the characters of "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
      The movie establishes the fact that the creation of the series and the world within the series are occurring almost concurrently; a writer can be seen typing the lines Rachel (Emma Samms) and Dr. Kirkwood (Dr. Rasche) are later saying. Yet, Carter Hedison (Raymond Burr) is in the hospital in the portrayal and at home running his business at the same time.
    • Quotes

      Jack Gable: I am dead! I'm in Hell! And my punishment, is to spend eternity on my own show!

    • 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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    • 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.
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    Box office

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    • 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
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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