Movers & Shakers
"A new comedy about a movie that doesn't get made and the people who don't make it."
Originally released in 1985. Movers & Shakers is a comedy film. directed by William Asher. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Matthau, Charles Grodin, and Vincent Gardenia
Synopsis
Studio head Joe Mulholland promises his dying producer and mentor, Saul Gritz, to adapt a popular sex manual into a film, despite his better judgment. Unable to figure out how to turn the nonfiction book into a narrative movie, Mulholland enlists the services of Herb Dorman, a screenwriter of popular romantic films with a bad marriage, and volatile director Sid Spokane to help him create a movie.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Asher-Grodin Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Movers & Shakers about?
Studio head Joe Mulholland promises his dying producer and mentor, Saul Gritz, to adapt a popular sex manual into a film, despite his better judgment. Unable to figure out how to turn the nonfictio...
Who directed Movers & Shakers?
Movers & Shakers was directed by William Asher.
How long is Movers & Shakers?
Movers & Shakers has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Movers & Shakers released?
Movers & Shakers was released on May 3, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Movers & Shakers?
The main cast of Movers & Shakers includes Walter Matthau, Charles Grodin, Vincent Gardenia, Tyne Daly, Bill Macy.