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Ruthless People [DVD] [1986]

DVD ~ Bette Midler

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Actors: Bette Midler, Danny DeVito, Judge Reinhold, Helen Slater, Anita Morris
Directors: David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams
Writers: Dale Launer, O. Henry
Producers: Joanna Lancaster, Michael Peyser, Richard Wagner
Format: PAL
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Classification: 15
Studio: Touchstone Home Video
DVD Release Date: 23 Aug 2004
Run Time: 91 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

ASIN: B0002B962A
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,817 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A comedy based on the rag trade, where new designs are fair game for ruthless competitors. A fashion millionaire's wife is kidnapped, but when the kidnappers try to extort money they find that he has gone out celebrating with his mistress.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Ruthlessley Funny, 21 Dec 2000

By	S. Taylor (uk) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Ruthless People [VHS] [1986] (VHS Tape)

This is the kind of film thats on the tv all the time and you watch it all the time but you never buy it. Well soon they will stop showing it on the tv and believe me you'll miss it. The film is about a business man, Sam, whose wife is kidnapped by Ken and Sandy who want revenge on Sam for stealing there savings. Once his wife learns that he doesn't care about her release she befriends the kidnappers. Starring Bette Midler. Wonderfully Witty.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A passable re-make of a classic Ealing Comedy?, 7 April 2006

By	Thomas Briggs (Malmesbury, Wiltshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

The film is amusing and has 2 good central characters in DeVito and Midler; if you enjoyed it try the classic Ealing Comedy - "Too Many Crooks" which was surely the inspiration for this film. The peerless Terry-Thomas plays a self made, womanising, millionaire tax dodger who refuses to buy back his wife from George Cole's incompetent criminal gang (including Sid James & Bernard Bresslaw) His wife takes over and gets her revenge and his money. The court scene at the end is very funny. Please watch both and compare!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great movie, with non-stop hilarity!, 5 May 2005

By	Kurt A. Johnson (Marseilles, IL USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Ruthless People [DVD] [1986] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)

Sam Stone (played by Danny DeVito), millionaire women's clothing mogul, is tired of his fat, irritating wife Barbara (Bette Midler), and is ready to murder her. But, when he finds out that she has been kidnapped, and will be murdered if anything goes wrong, all of his dreams have come true. Ken Kessler (Judge Rienhold) and his wife Sandy (Helen Slater) were ripped off by Sam, and figure that by kidnapping Barbara, and getting Sam's money that they would be even, but they wouldn't hurt a fly. Sam's mistress Carol (Anita Morris) has a boy toy of her own and wants to get her hands on Sam's money. Also, there's a cold-blooded murderer stalking L.A. and he could be anywhere. Oh oh, this could get complicated...and hilarious!

This is a great movie! Created by Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker, this offbeat movie is just as funny as their other hits, Airplane and The Naked Gun, but has a more solid storyline. I loved the characters and the non-stop hilarity, and have watched this movie many times over the years.

Now, I must mention that this movie is rated R for a reason. There are numerous "adult" scenes (though no nudity) and a good deal of swearing. So, if you are going to watch this movie with the whole family, you'll have to stand by the fast forward button.

But, that said this is a great movie, with non-stop hilarity! If you are looking for a side-splitting movie, then look no further. Buy this movie!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Ruthless people(DVD)
I had seen this film when it first came out and had been telling a friend about it,so decided to buy it as it was so cheap. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Mr. Kevin Hearty

5.0 out of 5 stars One to keep
I've seen 'Ruthless People' several times and it still makes me laugh. Showed it to my sister and her husband recently and they liked it so much wanting to see it again.... Read more

Published 3 months ago by Miffy

3.0 out of 5 stars Ruthless People
Old film but very funny still ... Danny Devito and Bette Midler are a great combination

Published 4 months ago by S. Sedgwick

4.0 out of 5 stars Ruthless Comedy
Danny DeVito and Bette Midler star in this crime caper where Barbara gets kidnapped by an angry couple, who have lost a lot of money to Sam's dodgy dealings with them. Read more

Published 6 months ago by DL Productions UK

5.0 out of 5 stars Flawless, true comedy
This is probably the funniest film I have ever seen. There are so many twists to the plot, so many brilliant performances, it would be impossible to list them. Read more

Published on 20 Dec 2006 by H. Wojtczak

5.0 out of 5 stars "I've been kidnapped by K-Mart."
Sam Stone (Danny DeVito) is contemplating dispatching his rich (Plump) wife Barbara (Bette Midler) and her little dog (Muffy) too. Read more

Published on 6 Dec 2002 by bernie

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