Thinner
"Let the curse fit the crime."
Originally released in 1996. Thinner is a fantasy/horror film. directed by Tom Holland.
Starring Robert John Burke, Michael Constantine, and Lucinda Jenney
Synopsis
An obese lawyer finds himself growing "Thinner" when an old Romani man places a hex on him. Now the lawyer must call upon his friends in organized crime to help him persuade the old man to lift the curse. Time is running out for the desperate lawyer as he draws closer to his own death, and grows ever thinner.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (665 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$15.3M
1.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert John Burke
as Billy Halleck
Michael Constantine
as Tadzu Lempke
Lucinda Jenney
as Heidi Halleck
Kari Wührer
as Gina Lempke
John Horton
as Judge Cary Rossington
Sam Freed
as Dr. Mike Houston
Daniel von Bargen
as Chief Duncan Hopley
Joe Mantegna
as Richie Ginelli
Elizabeth Franz
as Leda Rossington
Walter Bobbie
as Kirk Penschley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $15,315,484
Production Companies
- Spelling Films
- Richard P. Rubinstein Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thinner about?
An obese lawyer finds himself growing "Thinner" when an old Romani man places a hex on him. Now the lawyer must call upon his friends in organized crime to help him persuade the old man to lift the...
Who directed Thinner?
Thinner was directed by Tom Holland.
How long is Thinner?
Thinner has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Thinner released?
Thinner was released on October 25, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thinner?
The main cast of Thinner includes Robert John Burke, Michael Constantine, Lucinda Jenney, Kari Wührer, John Horton.
Is Thinner worth watching?
Thinner has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 665 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.