Rude Awakening (1989)
Two hippies came back from 1969 to get the bad news. Nobody wants to save the world anymore. They just want to buy it.
In the later 1960s, two hippies are forced to leave their friends as they are wanted by the FBI, who sees them as criminals. They hide in the jungle for 20 years, secluded from the outside world. In the later 1980s, the find out that a secret war is about to start in the US, and decide to return to New York to tell someone about it.
Director: David Greenwalt, Aaron Russo
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: August 16, 1989
Cast
- Cheech Marin - Jesús Monteya
- Eric Roberts - Fred Wook
- Julie Hagerty - Petra Black
- Robert Carradine - Sammy Margolin
- Louise Lasser - Ronnie Summers
- Buck Henry - Lloyd Stool
- Andrea Martin - April Stool
- Cindy Williams - June Margolin
- Cliff DeYoung - Agent Brubaker
- Dion Anderson - Dr. Binibon
Screenplay
- Neil Levy (Screenplay)
- Richard LaGravenese (Screenplay)
Music: Jonathan Elias
Cinematography: Newton Thomas Sigel
Editing: Paul Fried
Production: Aaron Russo Productions, Cineplex-Odeon Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David Greenwalt, Aaron Russo
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rude Awakening about?
- In the later 1960s, two hippies are forced to leave their friends as they are wanted by the FBI, who sees them as criminals. They hide in the jungle for 20 years, secluded from the outside world. In the later 1980s, the find out that a secret war is about to start in the US, and decide to return to New York to tell someone about it.
- Who directed Rude Awakening?
- Rude Awakening was directed by David Greenwalt, Aaron Russo.
- Who stars in Rude Awakening?
- Rude Awakening stars Cheech Marin, Eric Roberts, Julie Hagerty, Robert Carradine, Louise Lasser, Buck Henry.
- How long is Rude Awakening?
- Rude Awakening has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Rude Awakening?
- Rude Awakening is a Comedy film.
- How much did Rude Awakening gross?
- Rude Awakening grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Rude Awakening produced?
- Rude Awakening was produced in United States of America.