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The Survivors (1983)

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Director Michael Ritchie spoofs survivalists in this rambling black comedy. Donald Quinelle (Robin Williams) is a successful young executive who is called to his boss' office one morning and is fired by a parrot sitting in the CEO's chair -- a method the company uses to axe high-powered execs. Donald meets Sonny Paluso (Walter Matthau), a former gas station owner who is out of work because his business was blown up. At a diner, the two newfound friends witness a robbery and catch sight of the

R, 1 hr. 42 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Michael Ritchie

Written By: Michael Leeson

In Theaters: Jun 22, 1983 Wide

On DVD: Apr 23, 2002

Cast

Walter Matthau
Sonny Paluso
Robin Williams
Donald Quinelle
Jerry Reed
Jack Locke
James Wainwright
Wes Huntley
Kristen Vigard
Candice Paluso
Annie McEnroe
Doreen
Anne Pitoniak
Betty
Bernard Barrow
TV Manager
Joseph Carberry
Detective Matt Burke
Tiffany Clark
Tiffany Clark
Marilyn Cooper
Waitress
John Goodman
Commando
Marian Hailey
Jack's Wife
Skipp Lynch
Wiley
Michael P. Moran
Gun Salesman
Meg Mundy
Mace Lover
Mark Stevens
Himself
Morgan Upton
Cost-Conscious Survival...
John De Bello
Salesman
Norma Pratt
Armed Little Lady
J.B. Waters
Interviewer
Yudie Bank

Critic Reviews for The Survivors

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Dumb, forced comedy wastes talents of Robin Williams and Walter Matthau.

December 19, 2005 Comment

Steve Crum

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A wayward mess.

August 20, 2004 Full Review | Comment

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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This movie brings to light the real cold war and nuclear paranoia of the 80s, but in a lighthearted way. Williams is particularly frantic in this movie, but pretty funny for the most part, and Matthau is the straight man to his mania, which often makes him look bored with the movie. Overall, a pretty good movie, though.

October 8, 2010