Good-bye Cruel World
“The funniest film you'll ever survive...”
Synopsis
The story involves newscaster Rodney Pointsetter who is so depressed between his job and his family that he tries to make a film about his life, which he intends to culminate with his own suicide. It is often interrupted with irrelevant comic sketches that an emcee claims that the audience prefers to see.
Top Cast
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Dick Shawn
Rodney Pointsetter / Ainsley Pointsetter
Cynthia Sikes
Joyce
Pierre Jalbert
Pierre
Pamela Brull
Alice
LaWanda Page
Wilma
Marius Mazmanian
Rabbi Bandini
Priscilla Pointer
Myra
Chuck Mitchell
Larry Locatelli
Darrell Larson
Kevin
John Alderman
Butler
Buckley Norris
T.V. Director
Jessie Lawrence Ferguson
Rev. Mike
Barbara Pilavin
Mme. Carnova
Brad Harris
Policeman
Jim Hackett
Crenshaw
Angelique Pettyjohn
Dancing Nun
Lynn Hancock
Martha - JoyCrotch Jeans Woman
Nathan Roberts
Harry Speck
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Irving
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Niciphor, Dick Shawn
- Original Score
- Tom Jenkins
- Original Title
- Good-bye Cruel World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Newman Sardonis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Irving
Nicholas Niciphor, Dick Shawn
Tom Jenkins
Jerry Hartleben
Marshall Harvey, Rob 'Smitty' Smith
Louis Sardonis, Leo Zahn, Stephen L. Newman
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Hartleben
Director of Photography
David Irving
Director
Nicholas Niciphor
Screenplay
Dick Shawn
Screenplay
Louis Sardonis
Producer
Leo Zahn
Producer
Marshall Harvey
Editor
Rob 'Smitty' Smith
Editor
Von Deming
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good-bye Cruel World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Good-bye Cruel World about?
The story involves newscaster Rodney Pointsetter who is so depressed between his job and his family that he tries to make a film about his life, which he intends to culminate with his own suicide. It is often interrupted with irrelevant comic sketches that an emcee claims that the audience prefers to see.
Who directed Good-bye Cruel World?
Good-bye Cruel World was directed by David Irving.
Who stars in Good-bye Cruel World?
The principal cast of Good-bye Cruel World includes Dick Shawn, Cynthia Sikes, Pierre Jalbert, Pamela Brull, LaWanda Page.
When was Good-bye Cruel World released and how long is it?
Good-bye Cruel World was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Good-bye Cruel World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good-bye Cruel World was composed by Tom Jenkins.