The Whoopee Boys
“Doing all the wrong things in all the wrong places.”
Synopsis
Two obnoxious and dim-witted misfits attempt to save a school for needy children by attempting to sneak into the wealthy high society of Palm Beach to get the money needed for their cause.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Whoopee Boys - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-30
Top Cast
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Michael O'Keefe
Jake Bateman
Paul Rodríguez
Barney Benar
Denholm Elliott
Col. Phelps
Carole Shelley
Henrietta Phelps
Andy Bumatai
Roy Raja
Eddie Deezen
Eddie Lipschultz
Marsha Warfield
Officer White
Elizabeth Arlen
Shelley
Karen A. Smythe
Clorinda Antonucci
Joe Spinell
Guido Antonucci
Robert Gwaltney
Humping the Butler
Lucinda Jenney
Olivia
Dan O'Herlihy
Judge Sternhill
Stephen Davies
Strobe
Taylor Negron
Whitey
Greg Germann
Tipper
Bill Cwikowski
Snookie
Kevin O'Keefe
Duncan
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$445K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.06x
-$7.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Byrum
- Screenplay & Story
- David Obst, Steve Zacharias, Jeff Buhai
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- The Whoopee Boys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $445K
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Byrum
David Obst, Steve Zacharias, Jeff Buhai
Jack Nitzsche
Ralf D. Bode
Eric Jenkins
Steve Zacharias, Peter Macgregor-Scott, David Obst, Adam Fields, Jeff Buhai
Department Leadership Roster
David Obst
Writer
Steve Zacharias
Writer
Jeff Buhai
Writer
John Byrum
Director
Eric Jenkins
Editor
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Peter Macgregor-Scott
Producer
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Adam Fields
Producer
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Whoopee Boys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Whoopee Boys about?
Two obnoxious and dim-witted misfits attempt to save a school for needy children by attempting to sneak into the wealthy high society of Palm Beach to get the money needed for their cause.
Who directed The Whoopee Boys?
The Whoopee Boys was directed by John Byrum.
Who stars in The Whoopee Boys?
The principal cast of The Whoopee Boys includes Michael O'Keefe, Paul Rodríguez, Denholm Elliott, Carole Shelley, Andy Bumatai.
When was The Whoopee Boys released and how long is it?
The Whoopee Boys was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Whoopee Boys?
The Whoopee Boys had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $445K at the worldwide box office (0.06 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Whoopee Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Whoopee Boys was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Whoopee Boys?
The Whoopee Boys holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).