Death to Smoochy (2002)
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Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
Cast
- Robin Williams - Rainbow Randolph
- Edward Norton - Sheldon Mopes / Smoochy
- Catherine Keener - Nora Wells
- Danny DeVito - Burke Bennett
- Jon Stewart - Marion Frank Stokes
- Pam Ferris - Tommy Cotter
- Danny Woodburn - Angelo Pike
- Michael Rispoli - Spinner Dunn
- Harvey Fierstein - Merv Green
- Vincent Schiavelli - Buggy Ding Dong
Screenplay
- Adam Resnick (Screenplay)
Themes
Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Boundless Ambition and Drive, Systemic Corruption and Scandals
Keywords
corruption, dark comedy, success, irish mob, murder, duringcreditsstinger, children's entertainer, comedy thriller, whimsical
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Death to Smoochy about?
- Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
- Who directed Death to Smoochy?
- Death to Smoochy was directed by Danny DeVito.
- Who stars in Death to Smoochy?
- Death to Smoochy stars Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Catherine Keener, Danny DeVito, Jon Stewart, Pam Ferris.
- How long is Death to Smoochy?
- Death to Smoochy has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Death to Smoochy?
- Death to Smoochy is a Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Death to Smoochy?
- Death to Smoochy had a budget of $55M.
- How much did Death to Smoochy gross?
- Death to Smoochy grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was Death to Smoochy produced?
- Death to Smoochy was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Death to Smoochy?
- The themes of Death to Smoochy include: Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Boundless Ambition and Drive, Systemic Corruption and Scandals.