The In-Laws
"The FIRST Certified Crazy Person's Comedy."
Originally released in 1979. The In-Laws is a action/adventure film. directed by Arthur Hiller.
Starring Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, and Richard Libertini
Synopsis
In preparation for his daughter's wedding, dentist Sheldon Kornpett meets Vince Ricardo, the groom's father. Vince, a manic fellow who claims to be a government agent, then proceeds to drag Sheldon into a series of chases and misadventures from New York to Central America.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (128 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$38.2M
4.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Falk
as Vincent J. Ricardo
Alan Arkin
as Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S.
Richard Libertini
as General Garcia
Nancy Dussault
as Carol Kornpett
Penny Peyser
as Barbara Kornpett
Arlene Golonka
as Jean Ricardo
Michael Lembeck
as Tommy Ricardo
Paul L. Smith
as Mo
Ed Begley Jr.
as Barry Lutz
James Hong
as Bing Wong
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $38,200,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The In-Laws about?
In preparation for his daughter's wedding, dentist Sheldon Kornpett meets Vince Ricardo, the groom's father. Vince, a manic fellow who claims to be a government agent, then proceeds to drag Sheldon...
Who directed The In-Laws?
The In-Laws was directed by Arthur Hiller.
How long is The In-Laws?
The In-Laws has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The In-Laws released?
The In-Laws was released on June 15, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The In-Laws?
The main cast of The In-Laws includes Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Richard Libertini, Nancy Dussault, Penny Peyser.
Is The In-Laws worth watching?
The In-Laws has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 128 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.