Stir Crazy
"Two jailbirds who just want out of the cage."
Originally released in 1980. Stir Crazy is a comedy/crime film. directed by Sidney Poitier.
Starring Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, and Georg Stanford Brown
Synopsis
New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work elsewhere, landing jobs wearing woodpecker costumes to promote the opening of a bank. When their feathery costumes are stolen and used in a bank robbery, they no longer have to worry about employment — they're sent to prison.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (469 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$101.3M
10.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gene Wilder
as Skip Donahue
Richard Pryor
as Harry Monroe
Georg Stanford Brown
as Rory Schultebrand
JoBeth Williams
as Meredith
Miguel Ángel Suárez
as Jesus Ramirez
Craig T. Nelson
as Deputy Ward Wilson
Barry Corbin
as Warden Walter Beatty
Charles Weldon
as Blade
Nicolas Coster
as Warden Henry Sampson
Joel Brooks
as Len Garber
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $101,300,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stir Crazy about?
New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work elsewhere, landing jobs wearing woodpecker costumes to promote the opening of ...
Who directed Stir Crazy?
Stir Crazy was directed by Sidney Poitier.
How long is Stir Crazy?
Stir Crazy has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Stir Crazy released?
Stir Crazy was released on December 12, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stir Crazy?
The main cast of Stir Crazy includes Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Georg Stanford Brown, JoBeth Williams, Miguel Ángel Suárez.
Is Stir Crazy worth watching?
Stir Crazy has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 469 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.