businessman,ransom,kidnapping,female lover,dark comedy,santa monica, california

Ruthless People (1986)

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Sam Stone's wife has just been kidnapped... And he doesn't want her back!

A couple, cheated by a vile businessman, kidnap his wife in retaliation—without knowing that their enemy is delighted they did.

Cast & Crew

Director
David Zucker
  • Profile picture of Danny DeVito
    Sam Stone Danny DeVito
  • Profile picture of Bette Midler
    Barbara Stone Bette Midler
  • Profile picture of Judge Reinhold
    Ken Kessler Judge Reinhold
  • Profile picture of Helen Slater
    Sandy Kessler Helen Slater
  • Profile picture of Anita Morris
    Carol Dodsworth Anita Morris
  • Profile picture of Bill Pullman
    Earl James Mott Bill Pullman
  • Profile picture of William G. Schilling
    Chief Henry Benton William G. Schilling
  • Profile picture of Art Evans
    Lt. Bender Art Evans

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Keywords

  • businessman
  • ransom
  • kidnapping
  • female lover
  • dark comedy
  • santa monica, california