Whiffs
“The most hilarious military farce since M*A*S*H!”
Synopsis
Elliott Gould steals Army nerve gas to help him rob banks when he’s kicked out of the military after 15 years of service as a human guinea pig in its chemical warfare experiments.
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Elliott Gould
Dudley Frapper
Eddie Albert
Colonel Lockyer
Harry Guardino
Chops Mulligan
Godfrey Cambridge
Dusty
Jennifer O'Neill
Lt. Scottie Hallam
Alan Manson
Det. Sgt. Poultry
Don 'Red' Barry
Sgt. Post
James Brown
State Trooper
Richard Masur
Lockyer's Aide
Karl Lukas
Bartender Wally
Howard Hesseman
Dr. Gopian
Matt Greene
Sentry
Larry Marmorstein
Police Dispatcher
Danny Wells
Civilian Doctor
Philip Roth
Waiter
Raina Barrett
Nurse
Irene K. Cooper
Shoe Customer
John Wyler
Military Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Post
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Marmorstein
- Original Score
- John Cameron
- Original Title
- Whiffs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Brut Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Post
Malcolm Marmorstein
John Cameron
David M. Walsh
Robert Lawrence
George Barrie
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm Marmorstein
Writer
Ted Post
Director
Robert Lawrence
Editor
George Barrie
Producer
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
John Cameron
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whiffs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whiffs about?
Elliott Gould steals Army nerve gas to help him rob banks when he’s kicked out of the military after 15 years of service as a human guinea pig in its chemical warfare experiments.
Who directed Whiffs?
Whiffs was directed by Ted Post.
Who stars in Whiffs?
The principal cast of Whiffs includes Elliott Gould, Eddie Albert, Harry Guardino, Godfrey Cambridge, Jennifer O'Neill.
When was Whiffs released and how long is it?
Whiffs was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Whiffs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whiffs was composed by John Cameron.