is a 1981

comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...

, adapted from Tony Kenrick's novel ''Two for the Price of One''; Kenrick wrote the screenplay for this film.

Plot

Three

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patients — Dibley (

Gabe Kaplan Gabriel Weston Kaplan (born March 31, 1945) is an American actor, comedian, and professional poker player. He played the title character in the 1970s sitcom '' Welcome Back, Kotter''. He later became a professional poker player and a commentat ...

), whose memory often fails him; Swaboda (

Alex Karras Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935October 10, 2012) was an American professional American football, football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection playing defensive tackle for the Detro ...

), who believes that his late mother is still alive and living with him; and Walter (

Robert Klein Robert Klein (born February 8, 1942) is an American stand-up comedian, singer, and actor. He is known for his appearances on stage and screen. He has released four standup comedy albums: ''A Child of the 50s'' (1973), ''Mind Over Matter'' (1974 ...

), who has three personalities — want the city to buy them a new car after theirs is totaled by a

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. Legal means prove to be insufficient, so the three of them hatch a plan to

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the money from the mayor (Arthur Rosenberg).

Cast

as Dibley *

as Swaboda *

as Walter *

Susan Clark Susan Clark (born Nora Golding; March 8, 1943) is a Canadians, Canadian actress. She made her big screen debut in the 1967 drama film ''Banning (film), Banning'' and the following year played the female lead in the crime thriller ''Coogan's Bluf ...

as Carol * Paul Stewart as Dr. Segal *

James Cromwell James Oliver Cromwell (born January 27, 1940) is an American actor. Known for his extensive work as a character actor, he has received a Primetime Emmy Award as well as a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for '' Babe'' ( ...

as Dr. Carson *

Peter Bonerz Peter Roman Bonerz (, born August 6, 1938) is an American actor and director. Early life Bonerz was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to Elfrieda (née Kern) and Christopher Bonerz. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he attended Marquet ...

as Randall Kendall * John DiSanti as "Knuckles" *

Alex Rocco Alex Rocco (born Alessandro Federico Petricone Jr.; February 29, 1936 – July 18, 2015) was an American actor. Known for his distinctive, gravelly voice, he was often cast as villains, including Moe Greene in ''The Godfather'' (1972) and his Pr ...

as The Boss * Arthur Rosenberg as The Mayor * Alden McKay as Mr. Freeman * Roz Simmons as Mrs. Freeman * Barbara Wherry as Miss West * Al Kiggins as Colonel Brogan * Harold Bergman as Captain * Ken Rahger as Corporal * Julio Mechoso as Gang Member * Jose Fong as Gang Member * Jorge Gil as Gang Member

Reception

A ''

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'' article on the 1981 box office mentioned the film as one that "sank in a weekend without a trace".

References

External links

* * 1981 films 1981 directorial debut films 1981 comedy films American comedy films Columbia Pictures films Films about dissociative identity disorder 1980s English-language films Films about amnesia Films directed by Peter Bonerz Films set in Miami Films shot in Miami 1980s American films English-language comedy films {{1980s-US-film-stub