Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)
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- R
- 1h 43min
- Comedy
- 31 Jan 1986 (USA)
- Movie
A rich but troubled family find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries to drown himself in their swimming pool.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 5 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Nick Nolte | ... |
Jerry Baskin
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| Bette Midler | ... |
Barbara Whiteman
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| Richard Dreyfuss | ... |
Dave Whiteman
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| Little Richard | ... |
Orvis Goodnight
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| Tracy Nelson | ... |
Jenny Whiteman
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| Elizabeth Peña | ... |
Carmen
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| Evan Richards | ... |
Max Whiteman
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Mike the Dog | ... |
Matisse
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| Donald F. Muhich | ... |
Dr. Von Zimmer
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| Paul Mazursky | ... |
Sidney Waxman
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| Valerie Curtin | ... |
Pearl Waxman
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Jack Bruskoff | ... |
Mel Whiteman
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Geraldine Dreyfuss | ... |
Sadie Whiteman
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| Barry Primus | ... |
Lou Waltzberg
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| Irene Tsu | ... |
Sheila Waltzberg
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| Michael Yama | ... |
Nagamichi
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Ranbir Bahi | ... |
Ranbir
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| Felton Perry | ... |
Al
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| Eloy Casados | ... |
Tom-Tom
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| Michael Greene | ... |
Ed
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Ken Koch | ... |
Patrick
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| Dorothy Tristan | ... |
Dorothy
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Raymond Lee | ... |
Yamato
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Carolyn Allport | ... |
Girl Feeding Kerouac
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Sue Kiel | ... |
Roxanne
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Reza Bashar | ... |
Iranian Neighbor
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| Joseph Makkar | ... |
Iranian Boy
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| Jason Williams | ... |
Lance
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| Darryl Henriques | ... |
Geraldo
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| Nick Ullett | ... |
Nigel
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Michael Blue | ... |
Cop
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Allan Malamud | ... |
Caterer
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Salvador Espinoza | ... |
Caterer's Assistant
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| Michel Voletti | ... |
Maurice
(as Michael Voletti)
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Betsy Mazursky | ... |
Stylish Jogger
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| Donald V. Allen | ... |
Security Guard
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Neil Brooks Cunningham | ... |
Security Guard
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Bobby Good | ... |
Security Alarm Dispatcher
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Sandy Ignon | ... |
Barry
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| Margrit Rammé | ... |
Sandra Goodnight
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Pearl Huang | ... |
Translator
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Yung Sun | ... |
Minister Chan
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Eugene Choy | ... |
Chinese Delegation
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Mae Koh-Ruden | ... |
Chinese Delegation
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George Sasaki | ... |
Chinese Delegation
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| Leland Sun | ... |
Chinese Delegation
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Andre Philippe | ... |
Party Guest
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| Lew Hopson | ... |
Paramedic
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| Carlton Cuse | ... |
Water Man
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Bill Cross | ... |
Helicopter Pilot
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Toni Grant | ... |
Self
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| Alan Austin | ... |
Cop in Helicopter (uncredited)
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Kevin Deon | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Pamela Guest | ... |
Policewoman (uncredited)
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Bernadette Pelletier | ... |
Paramedic (uncredited)
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| Sam Sako | ... |
Call to Prayer Imam (uncredited)
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Geoff Vanderstock | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Paul Mazursky | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| René Fauchois | ... | (play "Boudu sauvé des eaux") |
| Paul Mazursky | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Leon Capetanos | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Pato Guzman | ... | co-producer (co-produced by) |
| Paul Mazursky | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Geoffrey Taylor | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Andy Summers | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Donald McAlpine | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard Halsey | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Leon Briggs | ... | negative cutter |
| Frank E. Jimenez | ... | assistant editor |
| Richard Ritchie | ... | color timer (as Dick Ritchie) |
| Ron South | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Ellen Chenoweth | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Pato Guzman | ... | (production designed by) |
Art Direction by
| Todd Hallowell | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jane Bogart | ||
Costume Design by
| Albert Wolsky | ||
Makeup Department
| Edouard F. Henriques | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Renate Leuschner | ... | hair stylist (as Renate Leuschner-Pless) |
| Bob Mills | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| John C. Broderick | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Bogart | ... | first assistant director |
| Jodi Ehrlich | ... | second assistant director |
| Eric Jewett | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Craig B. Ayers Sr. | ... | greens foreman |
| Michael C. Ayers | ... | property master (as M.C. Ayers) |
| Jeff Clark | ... | set painter |
| Michael Corenblith | ... | key set designer |
| Al Gaynor | ... | scenic artist |
| Rainer G. Gruetzmacher | ... | general construction foreman |
| William G. Hall | ... | labor foreman |
| Scott W. Leslie | ... | set dresser |
| Joe Murphy | ... | props (1986) |
| James Passanante | ... | stand-by painter |
| Phil Read | ... | construction coordinator |
| Danny Rogers | ... | graphic designer |
| Robert Harold Branham | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Robert Misetich | ... | paint foreman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Crew Chamberlain | ... | production sound |
| Kevin F. Cleary | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Dockendorf | ... | re-recording mixer |
| William F. MacPherson | ... | sound |
| Brian L. McCarty | ... | boom operator |
| Edward M. Steidele | ... | foley artist |
| William L. Stevenson | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Lee Strosnider | ... | sound mixer |
| James E. Webb | ... | production sound |
| Paul Wells | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Ken Speed | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jamie Anderson | ... | camera operator |
| Dana Christiaansen | ... | first assistant camera |
| Ed Cooper | ... | best boy |
| Carl R. Gibson Jr. | ... | best boy |
| Norman Glasser | ... | gaffer (as Norm Glasser) |
| Michael A. Jones | ... | camera operator |
| Elliott Marks | ... | still photographer |
| Dan Moore | ... | video operator (as Daniel P. Moore) |
| Richard Mosier | ... | camera loader |
| Bob Rose | ... | key grip |
| Peter Santoro | ... | second assistant camera |
| Stephen St. John | ... | steadicam operator |
| Sandy Williams | ... | dolly grip |
Casting Department
| Lisa Clarkson | ... | casting assistant |
| Franklyn Warren | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bruce Ericksen | ... | costumes: men |
| Pamela Wise | ... | costumes: women (as Pam Wise) |
Location Management
| Dow Griffith | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Greg Fulginiti | ... | music engineer |
| Jennifer Leitham | ... | musician |
| Robert Randles | ... | music editor |
| Emilie Robertson | ... | music editor |
| Douglas Vaughan | ... | music playback |
| Robin Garb | ... | Executive Music Producer (uncredited) / executive music producer (uncredited) |
| Tony Humecke | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lillian O. MacNeill | ... | script supervisor (as Lillian MacNeill) |
Transportation Department
| Scott Fair | ... | driver: cast |
| Darwin Joston | ... | transportation captain |
| Gary Littlefield | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Robert Banas | ... | choreographer (as Bob Banas) |
| James T. Colovin | ... | second trainer (as Jim Colovin) |
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | title designer |
| Paul Hargrave | ... | production assistant |
| Kool Marder | ... | production coordinator (as Kool Lusby) |
| Jill Mazursky | ... | production assistant |
| Clint Rowe | ... | owner: "Mike" / trainer: "Mike" |
| Allen E. Taylor | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Nancy Willen | ... | unit publicist |
| Dianne E. Collins | ... | publicist: M/S Billings Publicity Ltd. (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Buena Vista Distribution Company (1986) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc.)
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1986) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1986) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1986) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1986) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1986) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Filmayer (1986) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Filmayer Vídeo (1987) (Spain) (VHS)
- Touchstone Home Video (1986) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Buena Vista International (1987) (India) (theatrical) (Bangalore)
- Touchstone Home Video (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1988) (United States) (tv)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Home Video (2002) (United States) (VHS)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- ZEE Entertainment Enterprises (2013) (India) (tv) (Mumbai)
- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2015) (Spain) (DVD)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Buena Vista Sound (post-production sound services)
- Central Casting (extra casting)
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Cogswell Video Services (video services)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (prints by)
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- MCA Records (soundtrack)
- Movie Movers (cast trailers)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Panavision (Lenses and Panaflex® Camera by)
- Technicolor (color by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Beverly Hills couple Barbara and Dave Whiteman are very rich but not happy Dave is a hard working business man, his wife is only interested in yoga, aerobics and other meditation classes, and he sleeps with the house maid. Their teenage son is confused about his sexuality and their daughter is suffering from eating disorders. While they are celebrating thanksgiving having plenty of food, street tramp Jerry is hungry, homeless, sleeping rough and has lost his dog. Jerry decides to end his life by drowning himself in their swimming pool. Dave rescues him and invites him to stay for a while. How does this stranger change the life style of this family?
Written by Sami Al-Taher |
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| Taglines | See what happens when a dirty bum meets the filthy rich. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $14,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $5,726,495, 02 Feb 1986 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $91,411,255 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The first movie from the Disney company (produced/released under their "Touchstone" company) to receive an "R" rating from the MPAA. See more » |
| Goofs | When Dave is returning home following his auto accident, there is a scene with a gardener in the background. He moves as if he is trimming grass around a palm tree, but the trimmer line is not spinning. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Power/Down and Out in Beverly Hills/Hannah and Her Sisters/The Best of Times (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | It's a Matter of Time See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The credits open on scenes showing sites featured in Beverly Hills The end credits scroll on the alleyway outside the Whiteman's home, during which a bum pushing a trolley walks by, pauses to check on the Whiteman's dumpster, then continues on his way. See more » |
| Quotes |
Dave Whiteman:
I ate garbage last night, Barbara... and *loved* it! See more » |