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Die Laughing (1980)
PG
108 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime

Die Laughing (1980)

108 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime

A San Francisco cab driver finds himself in possession of a monkey that is carrying a formula for turning atomic waste into a plutonium bomb. He finds himself framed for a murder and chased all over town by people trying to get the formula.

Director

Jeff Werner

Writers

Scott Parker (screenplay) (story) | Jerry Segal

Producers

Robby Benson | Mark Canton

Composers

Robby Benson (Composer) | Craig Safan

Cinematographer

David Myers

Editor

Neil Travis

Casting Director

Wallis Nicita (as Wally Nicita)

Production Designer

James H. Spencer

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Updated Apr 30, 1980

Release date

Apr 1980 (United States)

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations

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31 cast members

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