Synopsis
An aging, dissolute matinee idol is slated to appear on a live TV variety show in 1954, and a young comedy writer is tasked with the thankless job of keeping him ready and sober for the broadcast.
Scores
Overall Score
62.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
50.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
63.2%
Review Aggregate
86.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 92% of 13 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter O'Toole | 1982 | $514,000 | $1,672,000 | (est) |
| Jessica Harper | 1982 | $317,000 | $1,029,000 | (est) |
| Joseph Bologna | 1982 | $238,000 | $775,000 | (est) |
| Mark Linn-Baker | 1982 | $195,000 | $633,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score97.0
RT critic review count30
Rotten Tomatoes audience score84.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes11,061
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1982 | $20,123,620 | $65,417,405 |
| International | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1982 | $20,123,620 | $65,417,405 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1982 | $10,061,810 | $32,708,703 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1982 | $5,120,000 | $16,643,979 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1982 | $4,051,000 | $13,168,898 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1982 | $5,030,905 | $16,354,351 |
| Total Revenues | 1982 | $24,263,715 | $78,875,932 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1982 | $7,900,000 | $25,681,140 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1982 | $4,600,000 (est) | $14,953,575 (est) |
| Participations | 1982 | $971,000 | $3,156,505 |
| Residuals ? | 1982 | $911,000 | $2,961,458 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1982 | $1,580,000 | $5,136,228 |
| Total Expenses | 1982 | $15,962,000 | $51,888,906 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1982 | $8,301,715 | $26,987,026 |
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