Synopsis
A satire of American progression in which a mayor tries to bribe an official to ensure a ramp connects Ticlaw to an up-and-coming intrastate. When his plan fails, the town residents are forced to take matters into their own hands.
Scores
Overall Score
16.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
5.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
9.2%
Review Aggregate
54.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 2 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, satirical, funny. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedsatiricalfunnyaction-packedcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Bridges | 1981 | $1,350,000 | $4,657,000 | (est) |
| Beverly D'Angelo | 1981 | $831,000 | $2,867,000 | (est) |
| Hume Cronyn | 1981 | $625,000 | $2,159,000 | (est) |
| Jessica Tandy | 1981 | $511,000 | $1,765,000 | (est) |
| Teri Garr | 1981 | $437,000 | $1,510,000 | (est) |
| William Devane | 1981 | $385,000 | $1,329,000 | (est) |
| Daniel Stern | 1981 | $346,000 | $1,193,000 | (est) |
| Geraldine Page | 1981 | $315,000 | $1,086,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count4
Rotten Tomatoes audience score56.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating5.2
IMDb votes1,285
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1981 | $2,004,742 | $6,918,455 |
| International | 1981 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1981 | $2,004,742 | $6,918,455 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1981 | $1,002,371 | $3,459,228 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1981 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1981 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1981 | $345,000 | $1,190,611 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1981 | $293,000 | $1,011,156 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1981 | $801,897 | $2,767,382 |
| Total Revenues | 1981 | $2,442,268 | $8,428,376 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1981 | $24,000,000 | $82,825,082 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1981 | $1,544,000 (est) | $5,328,414 (est) |
| Participations | 1981 | $49,000 | $169,101 |
| Residuals ? | 1981 | $80,000 | $276,084 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1981 | $4,800,000 | $16,565,016 |
| Total Expenses | 1981 | $30,473,000 | $105,163,696 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1981 | $-28,030,732 | $-96,735,320 |
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