Movie: That's Adequate

Top 10 Billed Cast

Tony Randall
Tony Randall

Self - Host

James Coco
James Coco

Max Roebling

Jerry Stiller
Jerry Stiller

Sid Lane

Anne Meara
Anne Meara

Charlene Lane

Ina Balin
Ina Balin

Sister Mary Enquirer

Anne Bloom
Anne Bloom

Maid Marian

Irwin Corey
Irwin Corey

D.W. Godilla

Susan Dey
Susan Dey

Southern Belle

Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.

Albert Einstein

Richard Lewis
Richard Lewis

Pimples Lapedes

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  • Overview

    This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his deathbed) stars as head of the studio. Includes parodies of everything from silent comedies to porn, including an ultra violent "three stooges" style comedy team who put a new spin on the eye poking gag.

  • Release Date

    1989-01-20

  • Average

    3.167

  • Rating:

    1.6 starts
  • Tagline

    No money! No class! No shame!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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