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Delirious (1991)

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John Candy plays Jack Gable, a soap-opera writer who finds himself trapped inside his own television program with a magic typewriter in this toothless comedy. Jack finds himself embroiled in protecting his beloved Laura (Emma Samms), an actress who plays Rachel Hedison in Jack's show -- "Beyond Our Dreams" -- from having her character being killed off by the program's producers, the Sherwoods (Jerry Orbach, Renee Taylor). Laura has recently broken off with her co-star and lover Dennis (David

PG, 1 hr. 36 min.

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Tom Mankiewicz

In Theaters: Aug 9, 1991 Wide

On DVD: Apr 16, 2002

MGM Home Entertainment

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Cast

John Candy
Jack Gable
Mariel Hemingway
Janet Dubois, Louise
Emma Samms
Rachel Hedison/Laura Cl...
Raymond Burr
Carter Hedison
Robert Wagner
Jack Gates
Dylan Baker
Blake Hedison
David Rasche
Dr. Paul Kirkland--Denn...
Charles Rocket
Ty
Andrea Thompson
Nurse Helen Caldwell
Zach Grenier
Mickey
Jerry Orbach
Lou Sherwood
Ren�e Taylor
Arlene Sherwood
Brooke Ashley
Cheerleader
John Michael Bolger
Len
Mark Boone Jr.
Cable Man
Patrick Bristow
Bellboy
Peter Bromilow
Auctioneer
Michael Caldwell
Busboy
Jay Della Valle
Ashford Falls Cable Man
Glenn Dixon
Elderly Man
Dick Durock
Riley
Rita Gomez
Marge
Marvin Kaplan
Typewriter Repairman
Fred Morsell
Choking Man
Milt Oberman
Fetterman
Zach Phifer
Attendant
Jason Ross-Azikiwe
Manu
Murray Rubin
Manny
Anthony Schmidt
Mason
Stephanie Segal
TV Reporter
Tony Steedman
Edward the Butler
Elaine Swayneson
Secretary
Paul Tuerp�
Waiter
Bill Wittman
Soap Announcer
Mark Zuelke
Chauffeur
Susan Isaacs
Marie

Critic Reviews for Delirious

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It appears as though Mankiewicz wanted to conduct his own triumphant slapstick symphony with Delirious. He just brought the wrong sheet music to share with his cast.

August 9, 2011 Full Review Source: BrianOrndorf.com

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Brian Orndorf

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John Candy goooooood!

October 19, 2003 Comment

Kevin A. Ranson

MovieCrypt.com

Excellent comedy. Really plays the soap opera and magic typewriter gimmicks to the fullest.

July 25, 2003 Comment

Fred Topel

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As the title suggests, Delerious is a completely off the wall story, it?s certainly original but quite silly. Maybe worth a watch on tv, if you can?t find anything else to watch!

August 5, 2007

Lady D'arbanville

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I wouldn't rate this as Candy's best comedy, but it is entertaining nonetheless. His portrayal of a writer deeply involved with his characters on an emotional level really lends credence to what he does once he can interact with them personally.There are running gags throughout that will definitely make you chuckle-

November 27, 2010

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