Skin Deep
“The comedy that glows in the dark.”
Synopsis
Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons — women and alcohol.
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Top Cast
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John Ritter
Zach
Vincent Gardenia
Barney
Alyson Reed
Alex
Joel Brooks
Jake
Julianne Phillips
Molly
Chelsea Field
Amy
Peter Donat
Sparky
Don Gordon
Curt
Nina Foch
Alex's Mother
Denise Crosby
Angie
Michael Kidd
Dr. Westford
DeeDee Rescher
Bernice
Bryan Genesse
Rick
Bo Foxworth
Greg
Raye Hollitt
Lonnie
Jean Marie McKee
Rebecca
Brenda Swanson
Emily
Heidi Paine
Tina
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.29x
+$36.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Blake Edwards
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Skin Deep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $45M
- Production Studios
- Morgan Creek Entertainment, Beco Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blake Edwards
Blake Edwards
Henry Mancini
Isidore Mankofsky, Arthur R. Botham
Robert Pergament
Tony Adams, James G. Robinson, Joe Roth
Department Leadership Roster
Blake Edwards
Director
Tony Adams
Producer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Isidore Mankofsky
Director of Photography
Robert Pergament
Editor
Nolan Miller
Costume Design
Rodger Maus
Production Design
Blake Edwards
Writer
Joe Dunne
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Deep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Skin Deep about?
Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons — women and alcohol.
Who directed Skin Deep?
Skin Deep was directed by Blake Edwards.
Who stars in Skin Deep?
The principal cast of Skin Deep includes John Ritter, Vincent Gardenia, Alyson Reed, Joel Brooks, Julianne Phillips.
When was Skin Deep released and how long is it?
Skin Deep was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Skin Deep?
Skin Deep had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $45M at the worldwide box office (5.29 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Skin Deep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skin Deep was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Skin Deep?
Skin Deep holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).