Hot Under the Collar
“These habits are hard to break!”
Synopsis
Jerry tries to seduce his girlfriend Monica via hypnosis, but it accidentally makes her want to enter a convent and take a vow of chastity instead. Jerry tries to get her out by disguising himself as a priest and, later, a nun. Alas, his rescue attempt crosses paths with a mobster who's looking for his hidden stolen diamonds in the convent. Things get even more complicated when the pope himself decides to pay a surprise visit.
Top Cast
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Melinda Clarke
Monica
Richard Gabai
Jerry / T.V. Evangelist
Jeff Bowser
Zoomer
Rajnish Babakan
Max
Kent Burden
Theo
Karman Kruschke
Sherry
Madison Monk
Stuey
Tane McClure
Rowena
Velvet Rhodes
Sister Flavia
Mickey Rubin
Beano
Angela Visser
Catherine
Burt Ward
The Pope
Karl Austen
Beefcake #1
Michael Bennett
Father Gibson
Kelly Brooke
Arby's Babe #2
James R. Sweeney
Father Flynn
Chris Decker
Babe in Window
Robert Dorfmann
Papal Security #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Gabai
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Neill, Richard Gabai
- Original Score
- Larry Berliner, Michael Morrell
- Original Title
- Hot Under the Collar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- 21st Century Film Corporation, Check Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Gabai
Jeff Neill, Richard Gabai
Larry Berliner, Michael Morrell
Howard Wexler
Lawrence A. Maddox
Richard Gabai, Howard Wexler, M. Alex Becker
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Gabai
Director
Richard Gabai
Producer
Howard Wexler
Producer
M. Alex Becker
Producer
Jeff Neill
Screenplay
Richard Gabai
Screenplay
Lawrence A. Maddox
Editor
Larry Berliner
Original Music Composer
Michael Morrell
Original Music Composer
Howard Wexler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Under the Collar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hot Under the Collar about?
Jerry tries to seduce his girlfriend Monica via hypnosis, but it accidentally makes her want to enter a convent and take a vow of chastity instead. Jerry tries to get her out by disguising himself as a priest and, later, a nun. Alas, his rescue attempt crosses paths with a mobster who's looking for his hidden stolen diamonds in the convent. Things get even more complicated when the pope himself decides to pay a surprise visit.
Who directed Hot Under the Collar?
Hot Under the Collar was directed by Richard Gabai.
Who stars in Hot Under the Collar?
The principal cast of Hot Under the Collar includes Melinda Clarke, Richard Gabai, Jeff Bowser, Rajnish Babakan, Kent Burden.
When was Hot Under the Collar released and how long is it?
Hot Under the Collar was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Hot Under the Collar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hot Under the Collar was composed by Larry Berliner, Michael Morrell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hot Under the Collar?
Hot Under the Collar holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).