After gaining a reputation as a mysterious healer, a charming Yale graduate must defend his honor before his unique talent lands him in jail.
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| Anthony Edwards | ... |
Theophilus North
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| Robert Mitchum | ... |
Mr. Bosworth
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| Lauren Bacall | ... |
Mrs. Cranston
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| Harry Dean Stanton | ... |
Henry Simmons
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| Anjelica Huston | ... |
Persis Bosworth-Tennyson
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| Mary Stuart Masterson | ... |
Elspeth Skeel
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| Virginia Madsen | ... |
Sally Boffin
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| Tammy Grimes | ... |
Sarah Baily-Lewis
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| David Warner | ... |
Doctor Angus McPherson
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| Hunter Carson | ... |
Galloper Skeel
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| Christopher Durang | ... |
YMCA Clerk
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| Mark Metcalf | ... |
Mr.Skeel
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| Katharine Houghton | ... |
Mrs. Skeel
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Thomas H. Needham | ... |
The Judge
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Richard Woods | ... |
Willis
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Harriet Rogers | ... |
Tante Liselotte
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Layla Summers | ... |
Nadia Denby
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| Lucas Hall | ... |
Joseph Denby
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Thomas-Laurence Hand | ... |
Luther Denby
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Linda Peterson | ... |
Mrs. Denby
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| Cleveland Amory | ... |
Mr. Danforth
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| Christopher Lawford | ... |
Michael Patrick Ennis III
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Albert A. Conti | ... |
Arresting Officer
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| Ellen Latzen | ... |
Ada
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Katherine Wiatt | ... |
Eloise
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Jason Adams | ... |
Johnny
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Arthur Bowen | ... |
Claybourne Tantamount
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Marietta Tree | ... |
Amanda Venable
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Richard Kneeland | ... |
Buster Venable
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Allegra Huston | ... |
Miss Welmore
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Barbara Blossom | ... |
YMCA Visitor
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Mara Clark | ... |
YMCA Visitor
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| Belle McDonald | ... |
YMCA Visitor
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Bill L. McDonald | ... |
YMCA Visitor
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John Heeney McKay | ... |
YMCA Visitor
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William A. Lynch | ... |
Bartender
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David Kennett | ... |
Patron in Billiard Parlor
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| Richard McElvain | ... |
Patron in Billiard Parlor
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Richard Seguin | ... |
Patron in Billiard Parlor
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Frank Dolan | ... |
Patron in Billiard Parlor
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Richard Snee | ... |
Patron in Billiard Parlor
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| Dick Durock | ... |
The Bouncer
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Al Ruban | ... |
Court Clerk
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Helen Gustafson | ... |
Courtroom Spectator
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Ann Brennan | ... |
Courtroom Spectator
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John Mulqueeney | ... |
Man on Porch #1
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Martin H. Myers | ... |
Man on Porch #2
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Geraldine LiBrandi | ... |
Nurse Chalmers
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Jack McCullough | ... |
Warrant Officer
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Skip Steloff | ... |
Mino Matera
(as Arthur Skip Steloff)
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Anna Severa | ... |
Rosa
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Seth T. Walker | ... |
Runner #1
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Helen A. Ksypka | ... |
Runner #2
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| Patrick Bohan | ... |
Boy with Hat (uncredited)
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| Michael Bruce | ... |
Working Man In Court Room (uncredited)
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| Al Conti | ... |
Arresting Officer (uncredited)
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| Scott J. Fisher | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Christopher Kinsella | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Americo Presciutti | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| James Donnell Quinn | ... |
Fairground Boy (uncredited)
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| Jerry Quinn | ... |
YMCA Visitor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Danny Huston | ||
Written by
| Thornton Wilder | ... | (novel "Theophilus North") |
| Janet Roach | ... | (screenplay) & |
| John Huston | ... | (screenplay) and |
| James Costigan | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| David R. Ames | ... | associate producer |
| Sandra Birnhak Ames | ... | associate producer |
| Steven Haft | ... | producer |
| John Huston | ... | executive producer |
| Tom Shaw | ... | co-producer |
| Skip Steloff | ... | producer |
Music by
| David McHugh | ... | (music scored by) |
Cinematography by
| Robin Vidgeon | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Roberto Silvi | ||
Editorial Department
| Kevin W. Angeletti | ... | apprentice editor |
| Eric Barrett | ... | post-production supervisor |
| James Sheridan | ... | negative cutter (as Jim Sheridan) |
| Keith M. Sheridan | ... | assistant film editor |
| Stephen R. Sheridan | ... | color timer (as Steve Sheridan) |
| Deborah Zeitman | ... | assistant film editor |
| Alan Jacques | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Risa Bramon Garcia | ... | (as Risa Bramon) |
| Billy Hopkins | ||
Production Design by
| Eugene Lee | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sandra Nathanson | ||
Costume Design by
| Rita Riggs | ||
Makeup Department
| Fríða Aradóttir | ... | hair stylist (as Frida S. Aradottir) |
| Gandhi Bob Arrollo | ... | key makeup artist (as Robert Arrollo) |
| Fern Buchner | ... | special makeup effects artist (as Fern Buckner) |
| Anthony Cortino | ... | special hair stylist |
| Keis Maes | ... | makeup artist |
| Brenda McNally | ... | additional hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Eric Barrett | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Al Ruban | ... | executive in charge of production: Heritage Entertainment |
| Tom Shaw | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John 'Joe' Brooks | ... | second assistant director |
| Anthony J. Cerdone | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Jeff Balsmeyer | ... | storyboard artist |
| Sarah Jackson Burt | ... | painter (as Sarah Burt) |
| Alfred Chin | ... | painter |
| Joeseph Coelho Jr. | ... | painter |
| Kathleen Fillion | ... | scenic artist |
| Brian Holland | ... | carpenter |
| James D. Hoxeng | ... | carpenter |
| Christopher J. Kane | ... | carpenter |
| Tony Lindas | ... | carpenter (as Anthony Lindas) |
| George A. Marcincavage | ... | carpenter |
| Michael McGarty | ... | construction supervisor |
| Terrence O'Leary Jr. | ... | painter |
| Shauna Sampson | ... | painter |
| Randi Savoy | ... | assistant property master |
| Robert Schleinig | ... | property master (as Robert H. Schleinig) |
Sound Department
| Jeannette Browning | ... | sound recordist (as Jeanette Browning) |
| Phil Haberman | ... | sound editor |
| Wayne Heitman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Matthew Iadarola | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Karen Kory | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Marvin I. Kosberg | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Anthony Palk | ... | supervising sound editor (as Tony Palk) |
| Bill Randall | ... | boom operator (as William Randall Jr.) |
| William Randall | ... | sound mixer (as William Randall Sr.) |
| Bruce Weitz | ... | ultra stereo consultant |
Stunts
| Michael Lee Baron | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Warren A. Stevens | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Erich Augenstein | ... | grip |
| Bob Becchio | ... | electrician (as Robert Becchio) |
| David Chapman | ... | grip |
| Stephen Drinon | ... | electrician (as Scott Drinon) |
| Alex Drought | ... | electrician |
| Michael S. Endler | ... | first assistant camera (as Michael Endler) |
| Stephen Girouard | ... | grip |
| Elizabeth Hanson | ... | electrician |
| Frank Keever | ... | key grip |
| William Kenney | ... | dolly grip (as William G. Kenney) |
| Richard Lewis | ... | best boy grip |
| John C. MacNeil | ... | steadicam operator |
| Ross A. Maehl | ... | gaffer (as Ross Maehl) |
| Albert Malvaez | ... | second assistant camera |
| Philip Michelson | ... | grip |
| Frank Miranda | ... | electrician |
| Anthony K. Roberts | ... | still photographer |
| Maureen A. Ryan | ... | electrician (as Maureen Ryan) |
| Stephen G. Shank | ... | camera operator (as Steven Shank) |
| Phil Walker | ... | best boy electric (as Philip Walker) |
Casting Department
| Ann Baxter | ... | location casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Suzanne Baldaia | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Karen A. Gilbert | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Steven Light | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Deborah Newhall | ... | assistant to costume designer |
| Marilyn Salvatore | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Ann S. Smith | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Virginia Baldwin | ... | location liaison |
Music Department
| Walt Borchers | ... | scoring crew |
| Terry Brown | ... | scoring crew |
| Chuck Garsha | ... | scoring crew |
| John R. Harris | ... | music editor |
| Seth Kaplan | ... | music supervisor: O.S.S. |
| David McHugh | ... | music arranger / music producer / orchestrator |
| Dennis Ricotta | ... | music editor |
| Armin Steiner | ... | score engineer |
| Greg Townley | ... | source music engineer |
| Nicholas Viterelli | ... | source music engineer (as Nick Viterelli) |
| Tom Boyd | ... | oboe soloist (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Karen Golden | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael Amaral | ... | driver |
| Steve Anton | ... | driver |
| Edward Baffori | ... | driver |
| Ronnie Baker | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Frank L. Calabro | ... | driver |
| Daniel Ferreira | ... | driver |
| Peter Leone | ... | driver |
| John J. Meehan | ... | driver |
| Lewis A. Perrotti | ... | driver |
| Raymond J. Reall Sr. | ... | driver |
| Frederick R. Reed | ... | driver |
| Steven Reeves | ... | driver |
| Charles Scherza | ... | driver (as Charles Scherra) |
| Allie Souza | ... | driver |
| Fylis Souza | ... | driver |
| Charles Stevens | ... | driver |
| Ronald H. Sweet | ... | transportation captain |
| James Vickers | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Diana Adams | ... | production accountant: Newport (as Diana Johnson) |
| Christine Altomari | ... | production secretary |
| Ernest Anderson | ... | unit publicist (as Ernie Anderson) |
| Virginia Baldwin | ... | housing liaison |
| David Coffey | ... | office assistant: Los Angeles |
| Albert Conti | ... | police officer |
| Robert Dawson | ... | title designer |
| Marquerite de Pourtales | ... | assistant: Danny Houston |
| Doug Dempsey | ... | assistant to producers |
| Danielle F. Ferreira | ... | production assistant: Newport |
| Diane Flanagan | ... | intern |
| Alan Jacques | ... | projectionist |
| Susan Jensen | ... | production accountant: Los Angeles |
| Ted Leonard | ... | antique car provider |
| Linda Maehl | ... | stand-in |
| George T. Nelson | ... | production assistant: Newport |
| Jill Niemond | ... | assistant to producers |
| William J. Norbury | ... | stand-in |
| Patty Raya | ... | additional production coordinator (as Patricia Raya-MacMillian) |
| Ken Reiner | ... | production executive |
| Robert Santaniello | ... | projectionist |
| Jeffrey Santoro | ... | office assistant: Los Angeles |
| Anne Shaw | ... | production coordinator (as Anne M. Shaw) |
Thanks
| Steve Anton | ... | special thanks |
| Lisa Birnbach | ... | special thanks |
| John Cherol | ... | special thanks |
| Jim Farley | ... | special thanks |
| Daniel Ferreira | ... | special thanks |
| Maricella Hernandez | ... | special thanks |
| Monique Pannagio | ... | special thanks |
| Amy Shapiro | ... | special thanks |
| Tom Sturges | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1988) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1988) (Australia) (theatrical) (through)
- Roadshow Films (1988) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (1989) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Tohokushinsha Film Corporation (TFC) (1989) (Japan) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Cineplex-Odeon Home Video (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- MCA Home Video (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2015) (World-wide)
- Neptun Video Center (1992) (Poland) (VHS)
- Nordic Film Group (1990) (Sweden) (VHS)
- RCA / Columbia Pictures Video (1990) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1989) (Australia) (VHS)
- Screen Media Ventures (1995) (World-wide)
- Virgin Vision (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Vision International (1988) (Non-US) (sales)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Mr. North, a stranger to a small, but wealthy, Rhode Island town, quickly has rumors started about him that he has the power to heal people's ailments. The rumors are magnified by his tendency to collect negative charges and give shocks to anyone he touches. In his adventures he befriends an old man who is a shut-in and helps him rediscover the world.
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| Taglines | Some say he's a miracle man. Some say he's a fraud. You are about to meet a most unusual young man. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | John Huston, who had long suffered from emphysema, personally asked Robert Mitchum to take his part in this film after he was hospitalized with pneumonia. Mitchum filmed the role during a break from War and Remembrance (1988). See more » |
| Goofs | The Cole Porter song "You Do Something to Me" was prominently featured at the end of the film, including being played and sung by the band at the ball. The film was set in 1926, but Cole Porter did not publish this song until 1929. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Big Top Pee Wee/Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear/A Fish Called Wanda/Mr. North/Bambi (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | YOU DO SOMETHING TO ME See more » |
| Quotes |
Theophilus North:
Madam, I suggest that you encourage your children to play with matches! See more » |