The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder
"If they think you're crazy, you can get away with anything."
Originally released in 1974. The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder is a drama/comedy film. directed by Arthur Hiller.
Starring Timothy Bottoms, Barbara Hershey, and George Marshall
Synopsis
After returning home from the war, Vietnam veteran Julius Vrooder resides in a veteran's hospital, where he has been vaguely diagnosed as "psychiatrically impaired." Taking the news with an air of initially lighthearted defiance, Vrooder escapes and sets up camp under a highway, where he builds a paranoia-driven booby-trapped bunker for himself. Falling in love with not-so-bright nurse Zanni, Vrooder soon plans to elope with her to a remote Canadian outpost.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 17, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Timothy Bottoms
as Vrooder
Barbara Hershey
as Zanni (as Barbara Seagull)
George Marshall
as Corky
Lawrence Pressman
as Passki
Albert Salmi
as Splint
Richard Dysart
as Father
Dena Dietrich
as Mother
Michael Cristofer
as Alessini (as Michael Ivan Cristofer)
Jack Colvin
as Sergeant
Andrew Duncan
as Chaplain
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Playboy Enterprises
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder about?
After returning home from the war, Vietnam veteran Julius Vrooder resides in a veteran's hospital, where he has been vaguely diagnosed as "psychiatrically impaired." Taking the news with an air of ...
Who directed The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder?
The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder was directed by Arthur Hiller.
How long is The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder?
The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder released?
The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder was released on October 17, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder?
The main cast of The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder includes Timothy Bottoms, Barbara Hershey, George Marshall, Lawrence Pressman, Albert Salmi.