That's Adequate
“No money! No class! No shame!”
Synopsis
This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his deathbed) stars as head of the studio. Includes parodies of everything from silent comedies to porn, including an ultra violent "three stooges" style comedy team who put a new spin on the eye poking gag.
Top Cast
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Tony Randall
Self - Host
James Coco
Max Roebling
Jerry Stiller
Sid Lane
Anne Meara
Charlene Lane
Ina Balin
Sister Mary Enquirer
Anne Bloom
Maid Marian
Irwin Corey
D.W. Godilla
Susan Dey
Southern Belle
Robert Downey Jr.
Albert Einstein
Richard Lewis
Pimples Lapedes
Chuck McCann
Lowell Westbrook
Stuart Pankin
Sigmund Freud
Peter Riegert
Adult Baby Elroy
Robert Staats
Premiere M.C.
Theodore Gottlieb
Doctor Dismal
Robert Vaughn
Adolf Hitler
Marshall Brickman
Self
Martha Coolidge
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
United States Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 27, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Hurwitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Hurwitz
- Original Title
- That's Adequate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- That's Adequate Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Hurwitz
Harry Hurwitz
João Fernandes
Irving Schwartz, Harry Hurwitz, John Manocherian
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Hurwitz
Director
Harry Hurwitz
Writer
João Fernandes
Director of Photography
Irving Schwartz
Producer
Harry Hurwitz
Producer
John Lawless
Production Design
Lynn Tonnessen
Costume Design
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 That's Adequate
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What is That's Adequate about?
This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his deathbed) stars as head of the studio. Includes parodies of everything from silent comedies to porn, including an ultra violent "three stooges" style comedy team who put a new spin on the eye poking gag.
Who directed That's Adequate?
That's Adequate was directed by Harry Hurwitz.
Who stars in That's Adequate?
The principal cast of That's Adequate includes Tony Randall, James Coco, Jerry Stiller, Anne Meara, Ina Balin.
When was That's Adequate released and how long is it?
That's Adequate was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for That's Adequate?
That's Adequate holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).