Strange Brew
"Something funny is brewing at Elsinore Castle..."
Originally released in 1983. Strange Brew is a comedy/crime film. directed by Rick Moranis.
Starring Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, and Max von Sydow
Synopsis
Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey players.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (211 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.9M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Directors
Top Cast
Dave Thomas
as Doug McKenzie
Rick Moranis
as Bob McKenzie
Max von Sydow
as Brewmeister Smith
Paul Dooley
as Claude Elsinore
Lynne Griffin
as Pam Elsinore
Angus MacInnes
as Jean LaRose
Roger Dunn
as Beer Store Clerk
Tom Harvey
as The Inspector
Mel Blanc
as Voice of Mr. McKenzie
Len Doncheff
as Jack Hawkland
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,913,389
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strange Brew about?
Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront...
Who directed Strange Brew?
Strange Brew was directed by Rick Moranis.
How long is Strange Brew?
Strange Brew has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Strange Brew released?
Strange Brew was released on August 26, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Strange Brew?
The main cast of Strange Brew includes Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, Max von Sydow, Paul Dooley, Lynne Griffin.
Is Strange Brew worth watching?
Strange Brew has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 211 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.