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Get Crazy

  • 19831983
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  • 1h 32m
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6.6/10
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Get Crazy (1983)
Mega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator Max Wolfe. Wolfe's assistants Neil Allen and Willie Loman find romance while trying to save the drugs, violence, and rock and roll from Beverly's schemes.
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Mega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator Max Wolfe. Wolfe's assistants Neil Allen and Willie Loman find romance while trying to save t... Read allMega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator Max Wolfe. Wolfe's assistants Neil Allen and Willie Loman find romance while trying to save the drugs, violence, and rock and roll from Beverly's schemes.Mega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator Max Wolfe. Wolfe's assistants Neil Allen and Willie Loman find romance while trying to save the drugs, violence, and rock and roll from Beverly's schemes.
IMDb RATING
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1.3K
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  • Director
    • Allan Arkush
  • Writers
    • Danny Opatoshu(screenplay by)
    • Henry Rosenbaum(screenplay by)
    • David Taylor(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • Allen Garfield
    • Daniel Stern
Top credits
  • Director
    • Allan Arkush
  • Writers
    • Danny Opatoshu(screenplay by)
    • Henry Rosenbaum(screenplay by)
    • David Taylor(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • Allen Garfield
    • Daniel Stern
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 43User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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    Malcolm McDowell and Anna Bjorn in Get Crazy (1983)
    Lee Ving in Get Crazy (1983)
    Gail Edwards and Daniel Stern in Get Crazy (1983)
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    Malcolm McDowell and Stacey Nelkin in Get Crazy (1983)
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    Top cast

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    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • Reggie Wankeras Reggie Wanker
    Allen Garfield
    Allen Garfield
    • Max Wolfeas Max Wolfe
    • (as Allen Goorwitz)
    Daniel Stern
    Daniel Stern
    • Neil Allenas Neil Allen
    Gail Edwards
    Gail Edwards
    • Willy Lomanas Willy Loman
    Miles Chapin
    Miles Chapin
    • Sammy Foxas Sammy Fox
    Ed Begley Jr.
    Ed Begley Jr.
    • Colin Beverlyas Colin Beverly
    Stacey Nelkin
    Stacey Nelkin
    • Susie Allenas Susie Allen
    Bill Henderson
    Bill Henderson
    • King Bluesas King Blues
    Lou Reed
    Lou Reed
    • Audenas Auden
    Howard Kaylan
    • Captain Cloudas Captain Cloud
    Lori Eastside
    • Nadaas Nada
    Lee Ving
    Lee Ving
    • Piggyas Piggy
    John Densmore
    John Densmore
    • Toadas Toad
    Anna Bjorn
    Anna Bjorn
    • Chantaminaas Chantamina
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • O'Connellas O'Connell
    Bobby Sherman
    Bobby Sherman
    • Markas Mark
    Fabian
    Fabian
    • Marvas Marv
    • (as Fabian Forte)
    Franklyn Ajaye
    Franklyn Ajaye
    • Coolas Cool
    • Director
      • Allan Arkush
    • Writers
      • Danny Opatoshu(screenplay by)
      • Henry Rosenbaum(screenplay by)
      • David Taylor(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Malcolm McDowell didn't read the whole script when he accepted the role. When he arrived for filming, he was shocked when another actor asked him how he planned to play the conversation with his penis.
    • Goofs
      When King Blues and son are meeting the Jews Band for the first time a boom mic is painfully visible above Max and King swinging back and forth as conversation changes hand.
    • Quotes

      Sammy Fox: This is an honor, Mr. Beverly, you're my hero. You're rich, you're powerful, you're famous, you're ruthless. Nobody fucks with you, you fuck with everybody!

    • Connections
      Featured in Cheap Thrills Theatre: Get Crazy (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Just One Look
      Written by Doris Troy (as Doris Payne) and Gregory Carroll

      Performed by Doris Troy

    User reviews43

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    I got a ripping laugh from this movie
    I laughed my butt off when I first saw this flick in college. The parodies of famous rock stars (courtesy of Malcolm McDowell), punk rock, and blues artists was very well done. The drug jokes (one guy sneaking into the theatre dressed as a joint, the magic water) were absolutely hilarious for their time. One of my favorites was when several different versions of "Hoochie Coochie Man" were performed onstage. King Blues opened the set with a Jewish backup band; I rolled on the floor laughing as Blues was frustrated over the band sent to perform with him. Once King Blues was finished, the band Nada (featuring Lee Ving as Piggy) blitzed their way through a fast, furious, and very impassioned rendition. Piggy was a definite show-stealer as Nada'a masochistic lead singer! Ah, then Reggie Wanker steps onstage and does his slick version. The Wanker almost falls flat but is saved by a ripping drum solo by Doors beatmeister John Densmore. Another scene which got me laughing was when Reggie Wanker started listening to his private member...I always thought listening to IT would get me in trouble, but it saved Wanker's career! Lou Reed, in a Dylanesque role, was wonderful as the singer/songwriter Auden who uses the scenic route on a cab to give him inspiration for his music. Don't try to think your way through this movie...just sit back, put your mind on cruise control, and enjoy the ride!!!
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    • Jun 8, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 5, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Flip Out
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • D & P Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,645,711
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,645,711
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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