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6.1 / 10(40 votes)IMDbR19831h 32m$1.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Get Crazy

“It was the greatest rock event ever... until the place EXPLODED!”

Synopsis

Mega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator Max Wolfe. Wolfe's assistants Neil Allen and Willie Loman find romance while trying to save the drugs, violence, and rock and roll from Beverly's schemes.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Get Crazy (1983) Original Trailer [FHD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 5, 1983

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.3x ROI)

Production Budget

$5.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.3x

-$3.9M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $5.5MWorldwide: $1.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Allan Arkush
Screenplay & Story
Henry Rosenbaum, Danny Opatoshu, David Taylor
Original Score
Michael Boddicker
Original Title
Get Crazy
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Budget
$5.5M
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Production Studios
D & P Productions, Embassy Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Allan Arkush

Screenplay & Story

Henry Rosenbaum, Danny Opatoshu, David Taylor

Original Score & Music

Michael Boddicker

Director of Photography

Thomas Del Ruth

Film Editing

Michael Jablow, Kent Beyda

Producers

Hunt Lowry, Herbert F. Solow

Department Leadership Roster

Henry Rosenbaum

Writer

Allan Arkush

Allan Arkush

Director

Danny Opatoshu

Writer

David Taylor

Writer

Thomas Del Ruth

Director of Photography

Michael Boddicker

Original Music Composer

Michael Jablow

Editor

Rosanna Norton

Rosanna Norton

Costume Design

Hunt Lowry

Producer

Kent Beyda

Editor

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.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Get Crazy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Get Crazy

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Get Crazy about?

Mega-promoter Colin Beverly plans to sabotage the New Year's 1983 concert of small-time operator Max Wolfe. Wolfe's assistants Neil Allen and Willie Loman find romance while trying to save the drugs, violence, and rock and roll from Beverly's schemes.

Who directed Get Crazy?

Get Crazy was directed by Allan Arkush.

Who stars in Get Crazy?

The principal cast of Get Crazy includes Malcolm McDowell, Allen Garfield, Daniel Stern, Gail Edwards, Miles Chapin.

When was Get Crazy released and how long is it?

Get Crazy was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

What was the box office and production budget of Get Crazy?

Get Crazy had a reported production budget of $5.5M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (0.3 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Get Crazy?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Get Crazy was composed by Michael Boddicker.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Get Crazy?

Get Crazy holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).