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3.0 / 10(5 votes)IMDbR19891h 33mCanada, United States of America

Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics

“Sometimes love is a little off the wall.”

Synopsis

An artist fired from his job comes home and discovers that his wife is having an affair and that she is leaving with her lover. He then sets off in pursuit of them, but in the process runs into another woman who is on the run from her crazed lover who is chasing her as much to get his stolen motorcycle back as he is to actually find her.

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Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics (1989) | Toronto-shot Romantic Dark Comedy

Type: Clip • Published 2021-03-04

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 10, 1989

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stephen Withrow
Screenplay & Story
Samuel Benedict, Michael Taav
Original Score
Kurt Swinghammer, Andy Thompson
Original Title
Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics
Country of Origin
Canada, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
Fries Entertainment, SC Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stephen Withrow

Screenplay & Story

Samuel Benedict, Michael Taav

Original Score & Music

Kurt Swinghammer, Andy Thompson

Director of Photography

Douglas Koch

Film Editing

Michael McMahon

Department Leadership Roster

Stephen Withrow

Director

Samuel Benedict

Writer

Michael Taav

Writer

Kurt Swinghammer

Original Music Composer

Andy Thompson

Original Music Composer

Michael McMahon

Editor

Douglas Koch

Douglas Koch

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics

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What is Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics about?

An artist fired from his job comes home and discovers that his wife is having an affair and that she is leaving with her lover. He then sets off in pursuit of them, but in the process runs into another woman who is on the run from her crazed lover who is chasing her as much to get his stolen motorcycle back as he is to actually find her.

Who directed Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics?

Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics was directed by Stephen Withrow.

Who stars in Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics?

The principal cast of Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics includes Daniel Stern, Sheila McCarthy, Elias Koteas, Damir Andrei, Page Fletcher.

When was Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics released and how long is it?

Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

Who composed the musical score for Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics was composed by Kurt Swinghammer, Andy Thompson.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics?

Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).