Real Men

"The fate of the world is in their hands. God help us all."

1987 1h 25m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 91

ComedyScience FictionAction

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A womanizing CIA agent and an insecure insurance agent are paired together to make sure a deal goes through with aliens for the future of mankind.

“The fate of the world is in their hands. God help us all.”

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Cast

Jim Belushi
Nick Pirandello
John Ritter
Bob Wilson
Barbara Barrie
Mom Pirandello
Bill Morey
Millard Cunard
Isa Jank
Dolly
Gail Barle
Sherry
Mark Herrier
Bradshaw
Matthew Brooks
Bob Wilson, Jr.

Credits

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Director: Dennis Feldman
Writers: Dennis Feldman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dennis Feldman, shot by John A. Alonzo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Miles Goodman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Glenn Farr shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jim Belushi and John Ritter and Barbara Barrie carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The fate of the world is in their hands. God help us all.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0093828 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Dennis Feldman directs. John A. Alonzo behind the camera. Miles Goodman scores. Glenn Farr cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
239 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Dennis Feldman, shot by John A. Alonzo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Miles Goodman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Glenn Farr shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jim Belushi and John Ritter and Barbara Barrie carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The fate of the world is in their hands. God help us all.".
8IMDB entry: tt0093828 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 91 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: John A. Alonzo
Original score: Miles Goodman
Editing: Glenn Farr
Costume design: Jodie Lynn Tillen
Stunt coordinator: Dick Ziker
Runtime: 85 min · 1h 25m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $873,903
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Real Men (1987)

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GenerationofSwine2023-01-13
★ 10/10
It's really stupid, but in a really good way. The basic premise is a tough as nails CIA Agent has to take a man off the streets, one that is a dork, a beta male, and get him to stand in for a dead CIA agent. This we have seen over and over again. What sets it apart, however, is the fact that Jim Belushi also has to boost up John Ritters confidence even as he's beating him up. It's amazingly hysterical. And on top of that you have a healthy dose of stupid humor. It's a can't lose.

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