That's Adequate (1989)
No money! No class! No shame!
This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his deathbed) stars as head of the studio. Includes parodies of everything from silent comedies to porn, including an ultra violent "three stooges" style comedy team who put a new spin on the eye poking gag.
Director: Harry Hurwitz
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: January 20, 1989
Cast
- Tony Randall - Self - Host
- James Coco - Max Roebling
- Jerry Stiller - Sid Lane
- Anne Meara - Charlene Lane
- Ina Balin - Sister Mary Enquirer
- Anne Bloom - Maid Marian
- Irwin Corey - D.W. Godilla
- Susan Dey - Southern Belle
- Robert Downey Jr. - Albert Einstein
- Richard Lewis - Pimples Lapedes
Screenplay
Cinematography: João Fernandes
Production: That's Adequate Co.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Mockumentary: Crazy Life Story, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
satire, mockumentary
More Films by Director: Harry Hurwitz
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is That's Adequate about?
- This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his deathbed) stars as head of the studio. Includes parodies of everything from silent comedies to porn, including an ultra violent "three stooges" style comedy team who put a new spin on the eye poking gag.
- Who directed That's Adequate?
- That's Adequate was directed by Harry Hurwitz.
- Who stars in That's Adequate?
- That's Adequate stars Tony Randall, James Coco, Jerry Stiller, Anne Meara, Ina Balin, Anne Bloom.
- How long is That's Adequate?
- That's Adequate has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is That's Adequate?
- That's Adequate is a Comedy film.
- Where was That's Adequate produced?
- That's Adequate was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of That's Adequate?
- The themes of That's Adequate include: Parody and Spoof, Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Mockumentary: Crazy Life Story, Dark Comedy and Irony.