Steve Martin is wacky brain surgeon Dr Michael Hfuhruhurr in this brisk comedy – He wants to leave his beautiful but evil and gold-digging wife Dolores (Kathleen Turner) for Anne Uumellmahaye (Sissy Spacek). The problem with the latter is . . . she’s only a brain!
Kathleen Turner handles her role of the alluring wife with great finesse and there are times when her own brand of scene-stealing hilarity makes this entertaining takeoff of 1950 sci-fi films doubly funny.
The movie is skillfully directed by Carl Reiner, and Steve Martin’s wry humour works to the utmost advantage of the witty and inspired script. Watch out for the Merv Griffin cameo!
Dr Michael Hfuhruhurr
Steve Martin Dolores Benedict
Kathleen Turner Dr Alfred Necessiter
David Warner Butler
Paul Benedict Dr Pasteur
Richard Brestoff Realtor
James Cromwell Timon
George Furth Dr Brandon
Peter Hobbs Dr Felix Conrad
Earl Boen Gun Seller
Bernie Hern Olsen
Francis X. McCarthy Inspector
William Traylor Fran
Randi Brooks James Gladstone
Bernard Behrens Juan
Russell Orozco Ramon
Natividad Vacío Dr Schlermie Beckerman
Don McLeod Dr Jones
Jeffrey Combs Nurse Breen
Haunani Minn The Elevator Killer
Merv Griffin Anne Uumellmahaye (voice)
Sissy Spacek
Director
Carl Reiner
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