A young business executive hates the direction his life is taking, and decides to make some changes. He becomes a struggling (but happy) tap-dancing magician. His old boss is financially ruined, but finds a way to bounce back by...
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| Tom Smothers | ... |
Donald Beeman
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| John Astin | ... |
Mr. Turnbull
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| Katharine Ross | ... |
Terrific-Looking Girl
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| Orson Welles | ... |
Mr. Delasandro
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| Susanne Zenor | ... |
Paula
(as Suzanne Zenor)
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| Samantha Jones | ... |
Susan
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| Allen Garfield | ... |
Vic
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| Hope Summers | ... |
Mrs. Beeman
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| Charles Lane | ... |
Mr. Beeman
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| Jack Collins | ... |
Mr. Reese
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| Larry D. Mann | ... |
Mr. Seager
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| Jessica Myerson | ... |
Mrs. Reese
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| M. Emmet Walsh | ... |
Mr. Wendel
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| Helen Page Camp | ... |
Mrs. Wendel
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| Pearl Shear | ... |
Flo
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| Robert Ball | ... |
Mr. Weber
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| George Ives | ... |
Mr. Morris
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| Anne Randall | ... |
Stewardess
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| Bob Einstein | ... |
Police Officer
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| King Moody | ... |
TV Reporter
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Judy Marcione | ... |
Miss Parsons
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| Leon Alton | ... |
Executive (uncredited)
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Anna Aries | ... |
Salesgirl (uncredited)
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Bill Beifuss | ... |
Executive (uncredited)
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Jack Bernardi | ... |
Delivery Man (uncredited)
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Betty Best | ... |
Pianist (uncredited)
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Marilyn Blower | ... |
Girl in Nightclub (uncredited)
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| Gail Bonney | ... |
Governess (uncredited)
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Paul Bradley | ... |
Mr. Linder (uncredited)
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Skip Burnham | ... |
Nightclub Worker (uncredited)
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| Timothy Carey | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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David Carlile | ... |
Executive (uncredited)
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| Larry Carr | ... |
Workman (uncredited)
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| Dee Carroll | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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| Robert Carson | ... |
Young Man (uncredited)
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| Al Checco | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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| Ted Christy | ... |
Workman (uncredited)
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Janet Clark | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Ken Clayton | ... |
Graduate (uncredited)
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Robert Cleaves | ... |
Clerk (uncredited)
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Joyce Corbin | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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Floy Dean | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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| George DeNormand | ... |
Mr. Reed (uncredited)
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Martin Eric | ... |
Ticket Clerk (uncredited)
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Eddie Frank | ... |
Small Boy (uncredited)
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Ben Frommer | ... |
Fat Man with White Tie (uncredited)
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Eddie Garrett | ... |
Executive (uncredited)
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Rudy Germane | ... |
Magician (uncredited)
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Bobbi Grumley | ... |
Exotic Dancer (uncredited)
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| Lyn Guild | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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Jill Hall | ... |
Receptionist (uncredited)
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| Bob Harks | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Jim Henaghan | ... |
Young Clerk (uncredited)
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| Pitt Herbert | ... |
Nightclub Emcee (uncredited)
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| George Hickman | ... |
Landlord (uncredited)
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Robert Hitchcock | ... |
Mr. Greenbaum (uncredited)
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Rodney Hoeltzel | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Sam Javis | ... |
Clerk (uncredited)
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Sid Kane | ... |
Salesman (uncredited)
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Gayla Kenny | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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Tammy Lee | ... |
Nine Year Old Girl (uncredited)
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| Art Lewis | ... |
Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
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Daryle Ann Lindley | ... |
Stripper (uncredited)
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William Long Jr. | ... |
R&D Man (uncredited)
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Diane Loomen | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Monty Margetts | ... |
Haggard Lady (uncredited)
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Michael McDonald | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Cliff Medaugh | ... |
Uniformed Man (uncredited)
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Judy Parker | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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Bob Peoples | ... |
Executive (uncredited)
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Murray Pollack | ... |
Tom Harcourt (uncredited)
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Beverly Powers | ... |
Miss Beverly Hills (uncredited)
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Jerry Rannow | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Dennis Robertson | ... |
Mr. Norquist (uncredited)
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| Hank Robinson | ... |
Executive (uncredited)
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| Dinah Anne Rogers | ... |
Receptionist (uncredited)
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Clark Ross | ... |
Executive (uncredited)
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| Don Ross | ... |
Father (uncredited)
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| Joe Ross | ... |
Assistant (uncredited)
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Mark Russell | ... |
Workman (uncredited)
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| Cosmo Sardo | ... |
Workman (uncredited)
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| Neil J. Schwartz | ... |
Heavyset Man (uncredited)
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Regan Sherick | ... |
(uncredited)
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Jack Slate | ... |
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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| June Smaney | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Norman Stevans | ... |
Arthur Ericson (uncredited)
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| Martin Strader | ... |
Derelict (uncredited)
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George Tracy | ... |
Commuter (uncredited)
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| Max Wagner | ... |
Drunk (uncredited)
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Glen Walters | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Gary Waynesmith | ... |
Camera Crewman (uncredited)
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| Carole Wells | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Maurice Wells | ... |
Executive (uncredited)
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Robert Whaley | ... |
Balding Man (uncredited)
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| Robert B. Williams | ... |
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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Jerry Young | ... |
Large Man (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Brian De Palma | ||
Written by
| Jordan Crittenden | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Steven Bernhardt | ... | producer |
| Robert Birnbaum | ... | associate producer |
| Paul Gaer | ... | producer |
| Peter Nelson | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jack Elliott | ||
| Allyn Ferguson | ||
Cinematography by
| John A. Alonzo | ... | director of photography (as John Alonzo) |
Editing by
| Peter Colbert | ||
| Frank J. Urioste | ... | (as Frank Urioste) |
Editorial Department
| Gordon Scott | ... | assistant film editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Jack Roberts | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Bill Malley | ... | (as William Malley) |
Set Decoration by
| James W. Payne | ... | (as Jim Payne) |
Makeup Department
| Gary Liddiard | ... | makeup artist |
| Jean Burt Reilly | ... | supervising hair stylist |
Production Management
| Bruce Fowler Jr. | ... | production manager (as Bruce Fowler) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Birnbaum | ... | assistant director |
| Steve Siporin | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Allan Gordon | ... | property master |
| Red Lindstrom | ... | construction coordinator (uncredited) |
| Herb Rindenow | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
| Ernie Sawyers | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Robert Tanenbaum | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Robert J. Miller | ... | sound (as Robert Miller) |
| Sergio Reyes | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Dennis Jones | ... | cable person (uncredited) |
| Ben Sad | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Hubie Kerns | ... | stunt double (uncredited) / stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Duke Callaghan | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Ralph Carter | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) |
| Owen Crompton | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Ray De La Motte | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Robert W. Full | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Randy Glass | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Richard Hart | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Cliff King | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| John J. Linder | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Nessa Hyams | ... | assistant casting director (uncredited) |
| Jim Martell | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Wayne Reed | ... | wardrobe |
| Sally Edwards | ... | wardrobe: ladies (uncredited) |
Location Management
| George Shanahan | ... | location permits (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marvin Weldon | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Ron Riner | ... | transportation captain (uncredited) |
| Bill Van Hoek | ... | driver: Cinemobile (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Harry Blackstone Jr. | ... | prestidigitator advisor |
| Lyn Edgington | ... | voice (uncredited) |
| Phillip Holland | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
| Byron Kane | ... | voice (uncredited) |
| Jim Mills | ... | voice (uncredited) |
| Amy Siskin | ... | secretary to producer (uncredited) |
| Vernon White | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1972) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Warner Distributors (1972) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Española S.A. (1972) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile (locations)
- Panavision (photographic equipment by)
- Producers' Sound Service (sound post-production)
- Warner Bros. Sound (sound post-production)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Donald Beeman was a top executive with a $9,000 sports car, a penthouse, and a terrific blonde...Then he found happiness. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This movie was taken away from Brian De Palma and recut by the studio. See more » |
| Goofs | The positions of the items in the breakfast tray change positions between shots. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in De Palma (2015). See more » |
| Quotes |
Mr. Turnbull:
The only thing that bothers me, it's the same announcement I sent to the papers about Kramer after he tore the dress off that secretary. See more » |