Bird on a Wire (1990)
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- PG-13
- 1h 50min
- Action, Comedy
- 18 May 1990 (USA)
- Movie
An old flame discovers her ex-boyfriend from the past is a relocated FBI informant out to stop the bad guys.
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Cast verified as complete
Mel Gibson | ... |
Rick Jarmin
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Goldie Hawn | ... |
Marianne Graves
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David Carradine | ... |
Eugene Sorenson
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Bill Duke | ... |
Albert Diggs
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Stephen Tobolowsky | ... |
Joe Weyburn
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Joan Severance | ... |
Rachel Varney
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Harry Caesar | ... |
Marvin
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Jeff Corey | ... |
Lou Baird
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Alex Bruhanski | ... |
Raun
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John Pyper-Ferguson | ... |
Jamie
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Clyde Kusatsu | ... |
Mr. Takawaki
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Jackson Davies | ... |
Paul Bernard
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Florence Paterson | ... |
Molly Baird
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Tim Healy | ... |
Paul
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Wes Tritter | ... |
Scottie
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Lossen Chambers | ... |
Lossen
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Ken Camroux-Taylor | ... |
Neff
(as Ken Camroux)
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Wendy Van Riesen | ... |
Secretary
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Lesley Ewen | ... |
Night Receptionist
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Robert Metcalfe | ... |
Dex
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Kevin McNulty | ... |
Brad
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Robert Thurston | ... |
Bank Teller
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Brian Torpe | ... |
Bank Vice President
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Oscar Goncalves | ... |
Bank Guard
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Tim Price | ... |
Beggar
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Oscar Ramos | ... |
Cop at Fire
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Dan Zale | ... |
Fireman
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Blu Mankuma | ... |
Plainclothesman
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Christopher Judge | ... |
Cop at Cafe
(as Doug Judge)
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Jon Garber | ... |
Nikita Knatz
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Paul Jarrett | ... |
Carl Laemmle
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James Kidnie | ... |
Underworld Boss
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Kim Kondrashoff | ... |
Guard at Gate
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Michel Barbe | ... |
Maitre d'
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Maria Leone | ... |
Sales Clerk
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Danny Wattley | ... |
Cement Worker
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Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
John Banovich | ... |
Mall Cop #2 (uncredited)
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Dane Ngahuka | ... |
Maori Performer (uncredited)
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Directed by
John Badham |
Written by
Louis Venosta | ... | (story) & |
Eric Lerner | ... | (story) |
David Seltzer | ... | (screenplay) and |
Louis Venosta | ... | (screenplay) & |
Eric Lerner | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
Fitch Cady | ... | co-producer |
Rob Cohen | ... | producer |
Robert W. Cort | ... | executive producer |
Ted Field | ... | executive producer |
Dana Satler Hankins | ... | associate producer (as Dana Satler) |
Eric Lerner | ... | co-producer |
Keith Rubinstein | ... | associate producer |
Louis Venosta | ... | co-producer |
Music by
Hans Zimmer |
Cinematography by
Robert Primes | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
Frank Morriss | ||
Dallas Puett |
Editorial Department
Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
Dale Caldwell | ... | lab timer |
Emma E. Hickox | ... | assistant editor: L.A. |
Nigel Hollick | ... | assistant editor: Vancouver |
Jeff Jones | ... | associate editor |
David Tweet | ... | assistant film editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
Lynne Carrow | ||
Mike Fenton | ||
Lynda Gordon | ||
Judy Taylor |
Production Design by
Philip Harrison |
Art Direction by
Richard Hudolin |
Set Decoration by
Rose Marie McSherry |
Costume Design by
Eduardo Castro | ||
Wayne A. Finkelman | ... | (as Wayne Finkelman) |
Makeup Department
E. Thomas Case | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Hawn (as Tom Case) |
Sandy Cooper | ... | makeup artist |
Jayne Dancose | ... | makeup artist: second unit |
Stephan Dupuis | ... | special effects makeup: second unit, Chris Walas, Inc. |
Sherry Linder-Gygli | ... | hair stylist (as Sherry Linder) |
Malcolm Marsden | ... | hair stylist: second unit |
Lyndell Quiyou | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Hawn |
Harold Weed | ... | special effects makeup: second unit, Chris Walas, Inc. |
Susan Boyd | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
Matthew O'Connor | ... | production manager |
Larry Powell | ... | unit production manager: aerial unit |
Donna Smith | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Rob Cohen | ... | second unit director |
Richard Coleman | ... | second assistant director |
James W. Gavin | ... | aerial unit director (as James Gavin) |
Peter D. Marshall | ... | first assistant director (as Peter Marshall) |
Kenna Marshall-Pittman | ... | third assistant director (as Kenna Marshall-Pitman) |
Sandra Mayo | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
Larry Powell | ... | assistant director: aerial unit |
Jim Rowe | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
Tom Rowe | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
Michael E. Steele | ... | first assistant director: aerial unit (as Michael Steele) |
Lorrie Ward | ... | dgc trainee |
Brad Kersch | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
David Markowitz | ... | first assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
Warren Wayne | ... | third assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
Art Department
Daniel R. Bradette | ... | assistant set decorator (as Daniel Bradette) |
David Stanley Brand | ... | carpenter assistant: scenic (as David Brand) |
Duff Chambers | ... | lead hand |
Mel Christensen | ... | metal fabricator (as Mel Christansen) |
James Clare | ... | on-set dresser (as Jim 'Blu' Clare) |
Sandy Cochrane | ... | assistant art director |
Annmarie Corbett | ... | set decoration buyer (as Annmarie Corbet) |
Sal D'Aquila | ... | model maker |
Mark Davidson | ... | set dresser |
Donald Engel | ... | carpenter (as Don Engel) |
R.D. 'Luther' Fairbairn | ... | assistant property master |
Don Gervais | ... | construction foreman |
Roland-Marie Gervais | ... | lead painter (as Roland Gervais) |
Chris Hayward | ... | stand-by painter |
Jeff House | ... | lead plasterer |
Jerry Kinmont | ... | lead hand |
Nikita Knatz | ... | storyboard artist |
Jan Kobylka | ... | construction engineer |
Ken Laderoute | ... | laborer |
Mari Laughlen | ... | props: second unit (as Mari Laughlin) |
Derick McLeod | ... | location construction coordinator |
Glen Moseley | ... | stand-by carpenter |
Andy Polos | ... | props: second unit |
Joanne Quirk | ... | set dresser |
Chuck Robinson | ... | set dresser (as H.C. 'Chuck' Robinson) |
Alex Scutti Jr. | ... | head plasterer (as Alex Scutti III) |
Michael J. Siver | ... | head greensman (as Mike Siver) |
Louis Solyom | ... | head painter |
Bill Thumm | ... | property master |
Thom Wells | ... | construction coordinator |
Glenn Woodruff | ... | lead hand |
James T. Woods | ... | specialist painter |
Gary York | ... | lead hand |
Richard Cook | ... | set illustrator (uncredited) |
Adrian Dowell | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Dean Eilertson | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
William Heslup | ... | set designer: zoo (uncredited) |
Byron King | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
James Steuart | ... | art department coordinator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
Rick Alexander | ... | supervising sound re-recording mixer: Universal |
James Bolt | ... | sound re-recording mixer: Universal (as Jim Bolt) |
Milton C. Burrow | ... | supervising sound editor |
Neil Burrow | ... | sound editor |
Scott Burrow | ... | sound editor |
Craig Cathers | ... | sound re-recording mixer: Meridian (as Craig P. Cathers) |
Gordon Davidson | ... | sound editor |
Stephen Dewey | ... | additional sound effects: Musikwerks |
Joel Fein | ... | sound re-recording mixer: Universal |
John Harling | ... | boom operator |
Robert L. Harman | ... | sound re-recording mixer: Meridian |
Robert L. Hoyt | ... | sound re-recording mixer: Meridian |
Kelly L. Manger | ... | assistant sound editor (as Kelly Manger) |
Robyn A. Manger | ... | assistant sound editor (as Robin Manger) |
William L. Manger | ... | supervising sound editor |
Larry Mann | ... | sound editor |
Richard Oswald | ... | sound editor (as Dick Oswald) |
Richard Patton | ... | sound mixer (as Rick Patton) |
Albert Romero | ... | sound recordist: Universal |
Ken Rose | ... | dialogue editor |
Allen L. Stone | ... | sound re-recording mixer: Meridian |
Bill Voigtlander | ... | adr editor |
Bill Wyley | ... | sound editor |
Beau Biggart | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
Steve Kohler | ... | foley recordist (uncredited) |
Jerry Trent | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
David Tweet | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
James G. Fisher | ... | special effects crew (as Jim Fisher) |
Corbin Fox | ... | special effects crew |
Don Leask | ... | special effects shop foreman |
Lars Lenander | ... | special effects crew |
Dean Lockwood | ... | special effects best boy |
Darrell Pritchett | ... | special effects best boy |
Michael Steffe | ... | animatronics engineer: second unit, Chris Walas, Inc. |
John Thomas | ... | special effects coordinator |
Mike Vézina | ... | special effects crew (as Mike Vezina) |
Rory Cutler | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Michael Walls | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
Joel Whist | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
Michael L. Fink | ... | computer visuals consultant (as Mike Fink) |
Stunts
Kurt Bryant | ... | stunts |
Brad Case | ... | stunts |
P.J. Cottingham | ... | stunts |
Monty Cox | ... | animal stunts coordinator |
Mike Crestejo | ... | stunts (as Michael Crestejo) |
Cheryl Wheeler Duncan | ... | stunts (as Cheryl Wheeler-Dixon) |
Jim Dunn | ... | stunts (as Jim Dunne) |
Tom Glass | ... | stunts |
Sonny Hazelwood | ... | stunts |
Gene Heck | ... | stunts |
Ernie Jackson | ... | stunts |
Ken Kirzinger | ... | stunts |
Tony Morelli | ... | stunts |
Doug Robertson | ... | stunts |
Ronald Robinson | ... | stunts (as Ron Robinson) |
Mic Rodgers | ... | stunt coordinator: Los Angeles |
Jacob Rupp | ... | stunts |
Dawn Stofer-Rupp | ... | stunts |
Betty Thomas Quee | ... | stunt coordinator: Vancouver (as Betty Thomas) |
Brent Woolsey | ... | stunts |
Dean Choe | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
David Jacox | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Michael Langlois | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Mic Rodgers | ... | stunt double: Mel Gibson (uncredited) |
Melissa R. Stubbs | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
Dan Bennett | ... | key grip: second unit |
Oliver Berg | ... | best boy grip |
Cyrus Block | ... | camera operator |
John L. Brown | ... | dolly grip (as John Brown) |
Richard Buckmaster | ... | best boy (as Rick Buckmaster) |
John Clothier | ... | camera operator |
Douglas Craik | ... | first assistant cameraman (as Doug Craik) |
Shirley Dalke | ... | second assistant cameraman: second unit |
Theo Eglseder | ... | first assistant cameraman: second unit |
Robert Ennis | ... | camera operator: second unit (as Bob Ennis) |
Todd M. Gavin | ... | second camera assistant: aerial unit (as Todd Gavin) |
Colin Gray | ... | rigging gaffer |
Paul Guenette | ... | second assistant cameraman |
Tim Hogan | ... | key grip |
Frank M. Holgate | ... | aerial camera operator: aerial unit (as Frank Holgate) / director of photography: aerial unit (as Frank Holgate) |
Steve Holgate | ... | first camera assistant: aerial unit |
Stephen Jackson | ... | gaffer |
Burton Kuchera | ... | electrician (as Burton 'Joe' Kuchera) |
Shaun Lawless | ... | lighting technician |
Joseph Lederer | ... | still photographer (as Joe Lederer) |
Denis Marcotte | ... | grip |
Peter McLennan | ... | director of photography: second unit |
Klaus Melchior | ... | video assist operator |
Rod Parkhurst | ... | camera operator: second unit |
Curtis Petersen | ... | camera operator: second unit / director of photography: second unit |
Paul Prince | ... | first assistant cameraman |
John Sanderson | ... | video playback 24 fps |
Steven H. Smith | ... | camera operator: aerial unit (as Steve Smith) |
Jay Stroburg | ... | rigging electrician / second unit gaffer |
Peter A. Stursberg | ... | second assistant camera |
Gary Viola | ... | second assistant cameraman: second unit |
Adam Glick | ... | set lighting technician (uncredited) |
Tim Heller | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
George Ramage | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
Jack Rigg | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Daryl Steinkopf | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
Sandra Couldwell | ... | extras casting |
Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice casting |
Joni Kearney | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Andrew Van Slee | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Debbie Douglas | ... | costume supervisor |
Wendy Foster | ... | set costumer |
Debbie Geaghan | ... | costume supervisor: second unit |
Monique Prudhomme | ... | costume designer: Vancouver (as Monique Stranan) |
Location Management
Stewart Bethune | ... | unit location manager |
Rino Pace | ... | location manager: second unit |
Chris Rudolph | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
Steve Bartek | ... | additional orchestrator |
Jennifer Batten | ... | musician: acoustic guitar |
Tom Boyd | ... | oboe soloist |
Tom Brown | ... | music preparation |
Kevin Dorsey | ... | vocalist |
James Flamberg | ... | music editor |
Bruce Fowler | ... | additional orchestrator |
Kirke Godfrey | ... | musician: drum programming |
Robert F. Mann | ... | musician: guitar solo, rhythm guitar |
Dean Parks | ... | musician: acoustic guitar |
Jay Rifkin | ... | music recordist |
Steve Rose | ... | assistant music recordist |
Marc Russo | ... | musician: saxophone |
Lawrence Schwartz | ... | additional orchestrator (as Larry Schwartz) |
Sally Stevens | ... | vocal contractor |
Neil Stubenhaus | ... | musician: bass |
John Van Tongeren | ... | musician: synthesizers |
Shirley Walker | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
Mark Watters | ... | additional orchestrator |
Sandy De Crescent | ... | orchestra contractor (uncredited) |
Tim Kelly | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
Laura Perlman | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
Jean Bereziuk | ... | script supervisor |
Janet Brown | ... | script supervisor: second unit |
Transportation Department
Bob Bowe | ... | transportation coordinator: second unit |
Dave Bowe | ... | transportation coordinator |
Nigel Habgood | ... | picture vehicle coordinator |
Carol McDonald | ... | picture vehicle coordinator (as Carol Macdonald) |
Gary Morneau | ... | transportation |
John G. Oliver | ... | transportation captain (as John Oliver) |
Lawrence Albright | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Bob Dennett | ... | driver: Goldie Hawn (uncredited) |
Ken C. Johnson | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
Bruce Scott | ... | driver: cast (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
Elizabeth Aird | ... | unit publicist |
Micheal Bafaro | ... | production assistant (as Michael Bafaro) |
Lorraine Baird | ... | production accountant |
Alan Barwell-Clarke | ... | production assistant |
Kelly Breidenbach | ... | staff: L.A. |
D.J. Caruso | ... | production associate: Badham-Cohen Group (as D. J. Caruso) |
Debbie Coe | ... | animal trainer (as Debra Coe) |
Monty Cox | ... | animal coordinator |
Jason Crosby | ... | marine coordinator |
Mark Flett | ... | production assistant |
Jon Garber | ... | dialogue coach |
Seth Gechter | ... | staff: L.A. |
Rick Glassey | ... | animal trainer |
Gretchen Goode | ... | assistant production coordinator |
Dennis Grisco | ... | animal trainer |
Brant Handle | ... | production assistant |
Carrie Hauman | ... | assistant: Mr. Badham |
Caroline Kallas | ... | staff: L.A. |
Jane Victoria King | ... | production assistant |
Ray Lai | ... | production assistant (as Ramond Lai) |
Jeanie Lamb | ... | production coordinator |
Robert Lassers | ... | assistant: Mr. Cohen |
Carol Lille | ... | animal trainer |
Greg Lille | ... | animal trainer |
Tim Low | ... | animal trainer |
Charles Lyall | ... | production assistant |
Jeni Munn | ... | staff: L.A. |
Jim Rankin | ... | craft service / first aid |
Anna Rapagna | ... | assistant animal coordinator |
Joey Steele | ... | assistant accountant |
Gerry Therrien | ... | animal trainer |
Jon Van Dyke | ... | animal trainer (as John Van Dyke) |
Danny Virtue | ... | animal trainer |
Matt Weaver | ... | staff: L.A. (as Matthew Weaver) |
Robin Webb | ... | animal trainer (as Rob Webb) |
Daniel Wheatcroft | ... | studio executive |
Beverly Wiens | ... | assistant production coordinator |
Jack Wright | ... | animal trainer |
Bonnie R. Benwick | ... | production staff (uncredited) |
Jane Charles | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Kyle Cooper | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
Terri Depaolo | ... | assistant: Mel Gibson (uncredited) |
Laurie McLay | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Nicholas Wolfert | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
Mike Solecki | ... | the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film, BC Rail Ltd. |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1990) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- MCA Home Video (1990) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- CIC Video (1991) (Germany) (VHS)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1992) (United States) (tv)
- Canal+ (1993) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1995) (Finland) (tv)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Studios (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- Egmont Entertainment (2000) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2003) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (France) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2007) (Canada) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Koch Media (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
- Reel One Entertainment S.L. (2018) (Spain) (Blu-ray)
- Reel One Entertainment S.L. (2018) (Spain) (DVD)
- Universal Films of India (1991) (India) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (VHS)
- Esselte Video (Finland) (VHS)
- HBO Pacific Partners of Netherlands Antilles (2009) (India) (tv)
Special Effects
- Video Image (computer animation)
- Chris Walas (animatronic facilities by: second unit)
Other Companies
- American Humane Association (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- Apple (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- Atlas Supply Company of Canada (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- BC Rail (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- British Columbia Film Commission (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- Cambridge Shopping Centres (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (lenses & cameras provided by)
- D.W. Thomson Consultants (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film, waterfall mechanical consultants)
- First Wisconsin Bank of Racine (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- Focus on Food (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- Gastown Film Labs (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- I Love NY (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- IATSE Local 891 (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgment)
- Krown / Y&R Entertainment (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- Musikwerks (additional sound effects)
- PPI Camera Corporation (camera equipment provided by)
- PPI Camera Corporation (camera support)
- R/Greenberg Associates (titles designed and produced by)
- The Bridge Studios (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- The British Columbia Film Centre (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- The Lion Wild Animal Rentals (animals supplied by)
- The People of Vancouver (the producers wish to thank: for their help in the making of this film)
- Universal Studios (re-recorded at)
- William F. White International (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
Rick has been given a new identity by the FBI for helping convict a drug dealing FBI agent. Fifteen years later his former fiance recognises him. Rick's FBI 'minder' has been replaced by a corrupt agent who helps the drug dealing FBI agent and his accomplice locate him. There are many subsequent chase scenes as Rick and girlfriend revisit his former haunts. Written by Rob Hartill |
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Taglines | He's every woman's dream and one woman's nightmare See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
Budget | $20,000,000 (estimated) |
Opening Weekend United States | $15,338,160, 20 May 1990 |
Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $138,699,000 |
Did You Know?
Trivia | Goldie Hawn did most of her own stunts, after being convinced by Mel Gibson to do so. She was originally reluctant to perform them, fearing the harsh and overwhelming nature of the tasks. She was eventually so pleased with her stunt performances that she kept her stuntman's jacket after filming resumed, and as of 2017 still exhibits it next to her Oscar statuette. See more » |
Goofs | Rick and Marianne take a ferry boat clearly labeled "DETROIT-RACINE FERRY." Detroit is on the east side of Michigan. Racine Wisconsin is across Lake Michigan on the west side of Michigan. Such a ferry would have to take a 2-3 day voyage around the entirety of Michigan. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in You Blew It! (1990). See more » |
Soundtracks | Bird On A Wire See more » |
Crazy Credits | Credits scroll down instead of up See more » |
Quotes |
Rick Jarmin:
I haven't had a girlfriend for 5 years. Marianne Graves: Really? Rick: Yeah - Mr. Wiggly's been on bread and water for 5 long years. See more » |