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Drop Dead Fred 1991 Directed by Ate de Jong

Dishes. Relationships. Wind. This guy breaks everything.

When Elizabeth returns to her mother's home after her marriage breaks up, she recreates her imaginary childhood friend, Fred, to escape from the trauma of losing her husband and her job. In between the chaos and mayhem that Fred creates, Elizabeth attempts to win back her husband and return to normality.

Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $6,788,000
Revenue $13,878,334
Release Date 19 April 1991
103 mins
Cast
Phoebe Cates Elizabeth
Rik Mayall Drop Dead Fred
Tim Matheson Charles
Ashley Peldon Young Elizabeth
Ron Eldard Mickey Bunce
Eleanor Mondale Attractive Customer
Bob Reid Judge Dubben
Peter Thoemke Arsonist
Sjoukje De Jong Douma Grandma Bunce
Paul Holmes Man in Speedboat
Steve Cochran Waiter #1
Robert Meyzen Waiter #2
Daniel Buchen Doctor Ryland
Marie Mathay Concerned Mom
Peter Breitmayer Go to Hell Herman
Clark Niederjohn Velcro Head
Tom Bethke Graggy
Elizabeth Gray Namby Pamby
Michael Welker Waiter at Wine Gala
Kelly Benson Natalie
Cathy Lind Hayes Ms. Fuzzock
Bridget Fonda Annabella (uncredited)
David John Adamson Clerk (uncredited)
Kevin Deon Juror (uncredited)
Rod Pitman Plain Clothes Bank Guard (uncredited)
Andrei Sterling Waiter (uncredited)