Bad Manners
“Good fun … bad taste”
Synopsis
Four teens on the run from an orphanage spring a fellow orphan recently adopted by a rich family, then trash the whole house.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-18
Top Cast
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Pamela Adlon
Girl Joey
Murphy Dunne
Mr. Kurtz
Anne DeSalvo
Sister Serena
Karen Black
Gladys Fitzpatrick
Martin Mull
Warren Fitzpatrick
Michael Hentz
Mouse / Bartholomew
Joey Coleman
Whitey
Christopher Brown
Blackie
Georg Olden
Piper
Stephen Stucker
Dr. Bender
Kimmy Robertson
Sarah Fitzpatrick
John Paul Lussier
Garth Fitzpatrick
Edy Williams
Mrs. Slatt
Hy Pyke
Mr. Slatt
Gertrude Flynn
Mother Celestina
Lark Hackshaw
Nurse Bates
Bill Quinones
Pepe
Seth Wagerman
'Professor'
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Houston
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Houston, Joseph Kwong
- Original Score
- Russell Mael, Ron Mael
- Original Title
- Bad Manners
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Growing Pains
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Houston
Robert Houston, Joseph Kwong
Russell Mael, Ron Mael
Jan de Bont
Barry Zetlin
Kim Jorgensen, David Weisman
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Mael
Original Music Composer
Ron Mael
Original Music Composer
Barry Zetlin
Editor
Linda M. Bass
Costume Design
Jack Buehler
Costume Design
Robert Houston
Director
Robert Houston
Writer
Joseph Kwong
Writer
Kim Jorgensen
Producer
Jan de Bont
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 Bad Manners
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bad Manners about?
Four teens on the run from an orphanage spring a fellow orphan recently adopted by a rich family, then trash the whole house.
Who directed Bad Manners?
Bad Manners was directed by Robert Houston.
Who stars in Bad Manners?
The principal cast of Bad Manners includes Pamela Adlon, Murphy Dunne, Anne DeSalvo, Karen Black, Martin Mull.
When was Bad Manners released and how long is it?
Bad Manners was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Manners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Manners was composed by Russell Mael, Ron Mael.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Manners?
Bad Manners holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).