Outrageous Fortune
"The CIA is trailing them, the KGB is tracking them, the phone company is tracing them, the police are chasing them, the cowboys are herding them, and the Indians are hunting them. Are they going to fall for all of that?"
Originally released in 1987. Outrageous Fortune is a comedy film. directed by Arthur Hiller.
Starring Shelley Long, Bette Midler, and Peter Coyote
Synopsis
Refined actress Lauren Ames finally has a chance to study with the great theatre professor Stanislav Korzenowski. Sandy Brozinsky, a brash, loud actress, decides through happenstance to also study with Korzenowski. The two women end up dating the same man (who turns out to be a double agent) and follow him across the country to force him to choose between them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 30, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (124 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shelley Long
as Lauren Ames
Bette Midler
as Sandy Brozinsky
Peter Coyote
as Michael Sanders
Robert Prosky
as Stanislav Korzenowski
John Schuck
as Agent Atkins
Anthony Heald
as Weldon
George Carlin
as Frank Madras
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Cab Driver
Florence Stanley
as Ticket Agent
Jerry Zaks
as Tobacco Clerk
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Interscope Communications
- Touchstone Pictures
- Silver Screen Partners II
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Outrageous Fortune about?
Refined actress Lauren Ames finally has a chance to study with the great theatre professor Stanislav Korzenowski. Sandy Brozinsky, a brash, loud actress, decides through happenstance to also study ...
Who directed Outrageous Fortune?
Outrageous Fortune was directed by Arthur Hiller.
How long is Outrageous Fortune?
Outrageous Fortune has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Outrageous Fortune released?
Outrageous Fortune was released on January 30, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Outrageous Fortune?
The main cast of Outrageous Fortune includes Shelley Long, Bette Midler, Peter Coyote, Robert Prosky, John Schuck.
Is Outrageous Fortune worth watching?
Outrageous Fortune has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 124 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.