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Die Laughing

  • 19801980
  • PGPG
  • 1h 48m
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4.7/10
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Die Laughing (1980)
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Crime
A San Francisco cab driver finds himself in possession of a monkey that is carrying a formula for turning atomic waste into a plutonium bomb. He finds himself framed for a murder and chased ... Read allA San Francisco cab driver finds himself in possession of a monkey that is carrying a formula for turning atomic waste into a plutonium bomb. He finds himself framed for a murder and chased all over town by people trying to get the formula.A San Francisco cab driver finds himself in possession of a monkey that is carrying a formula for turning atomic waste into a plutonium bomb. He finds himself framed for a murder and chased all over town by people trying to get the formula.
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
296
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  • Director
    • Jeff Werner
  • Writers
    • Scott Parker(screenplay)
    • Jerry Segal
  • Stars
    • Robby Benson
    • Linda Grovenor
    • Charles Durning
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jeff Werner
  • Writers
    • Scott Parker(screenplay)
    • Jerry Segal
  • Stars
    • Robby Benson
    • Linda Grovenor
    • Charles Durning
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    • 6User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Robby Benson and Elsa Lanchester in Die Laughing (1980)
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    Robby Benson and Linda Grovenor in Die Laughing (1980)
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    Robby Benson and Linda Grovenor in Die Laughing (1980)
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    Robby Benson and Linda Grovenor in Die Laughing (1980)
    Robby Benson and Linda Grovenor in Die Laughing (1980)
    Bud Cort in Die Laughing (1980)

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    Robby Benson
    Robby Benson
    • Pinskyas Pinsky
    Linda Grovenor
    Linda Grovenor
    • Amyas Amy
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Arnoldas Arnold
    Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Bud Cort
    Bud Cort
    • Muelleras Mueller
    Rita Taggart
    Rita Taggart
    • Thelmaas Thelma
    Marty Zagon
    • Friendas Friend
    Larry Hankin
    Larry Hankin
    • Bockas Bock
    Sam Krachmalnick
    • Zhukovas Zhukov
    Michael David Lee
    • Einsteinas Einstein
    Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote
    • Davisas Davis
    Charles Fleischer
    Charles Fleischer
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Charles Harwood
    • Marvinas Marvin
    Melanie Henderson
    Melanie Henderson
    • Bettyas Betty
    Carel Struycken
    Carel Struycken
    • Gregor the Giantas Gregor the Giant
    Chuck Dorsett
    • Dr. Stoweas Dr. Stowe
    Morgan Upton
    Morgan Upton
    • Record judgeas Record judge
    Christopher Pray
    • Detectiveas Detective
    • Director
      • Jeff Werner
    • Writers
      • Scott Parker(screenplay) (story)
      • Jerry Segal
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    Storyline

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    A San Francisco cab driver finds himself in possession of a monkey that is carrying a formula for turning atomic waste into a plutonium bomb. He finds himself framed for a murder and chased all over town by people trying to get the formula.
    • on the run
    • struggling musician
    • villain
    • gangster
    • pet monkey
    • 366 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • As a singer, he's a killer. As a lover, he's a killer. As a killer, he's a lovely singer.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Music
      • Mystery
      • Romance
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bud Cort's first film after his near-fatal car accident, which he was filming at the time of his accident. He was still recovering from his injuries when he completed the film. Bud was encouraged to show the scars on his forehead and his bandaged forearm to enhance his character, 'Mueller'.
    • Quotes

      Amy: Don't take another step, or I'll drop him.

      Davis: That's okay. It's only a misdemeanor to drown a monkey.

    • Connections
      Featured in 42nd Street Forever, Volume 4: Cooled by Refrigeration (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Mr. Weinstein
      Written by Robby Benson and Jerry Segal (I)'
      Performed by Robby Benson

    User reviews6

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Good movie, great music
    This movie is lots of fun. The music makes it a great movie viewing experience.
    helpful•8
    10
    • Nomad-7
    • Aug 22, 1998

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Stirb lachend
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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