Teddy Bears' Picnic
"For fifty-one weeks a year, they run the country. For one week, they run amok."
Originally released in 2001. Teddy Bears' Picnic is a comedy film. directed by Harry Shearer. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Alan Thicke
Synopsis
In Harry Shearer's tongue-in-cheek comedy, a waiter at Zanbesu Glen (a chi-chi Northern California resort) uses his movie camera to spy on the annual communal vacation of a group of rich, white U.S. government and business leaders who drink and carouse to excess while plotting their next move on the global stage. His goal? To sell the embarrassing and incriminating footage to the media and expose the "leaders" for what they really are.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
2.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Box Office
$28.1K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Harry Shearer
as Joey Lavin
Michael McKean
as Porterfield 'Porty' Pendleton
Alan Thicke
as Alan Thicke
Peter Marshall
as Peter Marshall
George Wendt
as General Edison 'Pete' Gerberding
Fred Willard
as Senator Roger Dickey
Dick Butkus
as Dick Butkus
Burt Bulos
as Billy the Driver
Bob Einstein
as Dom Molinari
Morgan Fairchild
as Courtney Vandermint
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $28,149
Production Companies
- Visionbox Pictures
- Century of Progress Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teddy Bears' Picnic about?
In Harry Shearer's tongue-in-cheek comedy, a waiter at Zanbesu Glen (a chi-chi Northern California resort) uses his movie camera to spy on the annual communal vacation of a group of rich, white U.S...
Who directed Teddy Bears' Picnic?
Teddy Bears' Picnic was directed by Harry Shearer.
How long is Teddy Bears' Picnic?
Teddy Bears' Picnic has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Teddy Bears' Picnic released?
Teddy Bears' Picnic was released on April 30, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Teddy Bears' Picnic?
The main cast of Teddy Bears' Picnic includes Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, Alan Thicke, Peter Marshall, George Wendt.