Drop Dead Fred

PG
1h 39m
1991
5.8 /10 (383)

He makes the trouble, she takes the blame.

Overview

An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred.

Country : Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1991-04-19

Top Billed Cast

Phoebe Cates

Elizabeth

Rik Mayall

Drop Dead Fred

Marsha Mason

Polly

Tim Matheson

Charles

Carrie Fisher

Janie

Keith Charles

Murray

Ashley Peldon

Young Elizabeth

Daniel Gerroll

Nigel

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

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