Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim

1987 1h 0m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 2

Comedy

Synopsis

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Paul Reiser brings his sophisticated observational humor to home video in this rare showcase of his acclaimed talent as both actor and stand-up comedian. Reiser goes out on a whim searching for "The Main Thing" in a unique blend of live stand-up comedy and an uprorious out-of-body experience feautring cameo appearances by Teri Garr, Elliott Gould, Carrie Fisher, Michael J. Pollard, Desi Arnaz Jr., Woody Harrelson, Carol Kane, and many others! Join Paul Reiser for his unique perspective on such subjects as exact change, dogs, valet parking, potato chips, "They" & "The Guy", Larry Storch and much more! Go out on a whime with Paul Reiser - you'll be beside yourself with laughter.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Paul Reiser
Self
Lance Henriksen
Self
Brooke Adams
Carrie Fisher
Self
Teri Garr
Self
Elliott Gould
Self
Sha LeWilante
Waitress
Carol Kane
Fortune Teller

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Carl Gottlieb
Writers: Peter Farrelly, Paul Reiser, Bennett Yellin
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 5

ERA

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39 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 5

CAST

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Paul Reiser and Lance Henriksen and Brooke Adams carry the top of the cast.

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4 / 5

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0095838 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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5 / 5

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Carl Gottlieb directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

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1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
239 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Paul Reiser and Lance Henriksen and Brooke Adams carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt0095838 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.