small town,american way of life,musical,satire,social commentary,fictional game show,obsessed fan,televison

Shock Treatment (1981)

Poster for Shock Treatment

Trust me, I'm a doctor!

Brad and Janet are now married and on the rocks. Ostensibly to fix their marriage, the couple goes on the game show 'Marriage Maze' with the eccentric Bert Schnick, who suggests Brad be imprisoned in the local mental hospital. Meanwhile, Janet's star potential is skyrocketing but who is her mysterious benefactor, and who exactly are these doctors?

Cast & Crew

Director
Jim Sharman
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    Janet Majors Jessica Harper
  • Profile picture of Cliff DeYoung
    Brad Majors / Farley Flavors Cliff DeYoung
  • Profile picture of Richard O'Brien
    Dr. Cosmo McKinley / Kitchenware Announcer (voice) Richard O'Brien
  • Profile picture of Patricia Quinn
    Dr. Nation McKinley Patricia Quinn
  • Profile picture of Charles Gray
    Judge Oliver Wright Charles Gray
  • Profile picture of Ruby Wax
    Betty Hapschatt Ruby Wax
  • Profile picture of Nell Campbell
    Nurse Ansalong Nell Campbell
  • Profile picture of Rik Mayall
    'Rest Home' Ricky Rik Mayall

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Keywords

  • small town
  • american way of life
  • musical
  • satire
  • social commentary
  • fictional game show
  • obsessed fan
  • televison