FUN WITH DICK AND JANE (Theatrical Release USA 1977)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Fun With Dick and Jane, fun idea for a story, has comically relatable scenes that use the acting skills of George Segal and Jane Fonda to portray the story. There is a 2005 remake of this movie that uses Jim Carrey and Tea Leoni for the parts of Dick and Jane. This 1977 version is well done and moves the story along well. It is an above average, clean piece of comedy entertainment. Good work for all involved.

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Storyline

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Dick and Jane lose their source of income and need to find a way to get serious money fast. 

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Ted Kotcheff for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Peter Bart and Max Palevsky for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Dick Harper (George Segal), Jane Harper (Jane Fonda), Charlie Blanchard (Ed McMahon), Dr. Will (Dick Gautier), Loan Company Manager (Allan Miller), Raoul Esteban (Hank Garcia), Jane’s Father (John Dehner), Mr. Weeks (Walter Brooke), Billy (Sean Frye), Jane’s Mother (Mary Jackson), Immigration Officer (James Jeter), Charles’ Secretary (Maxine Stuart), Bob (Fred Willard), Beverly Hills Matron (Selma Archerd), Pete Winston (John Brandon), Roger (Burke Byrnes), Record Store Clerk (William Callaway), Paula (Jean Carson), Motel Manager (Richard Crystal), Guard (Ji-Tu Cumbuka) and Deacon (Thayer David).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s a quality comedy watch that works especially well on streaming media.

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Ben Meyers