Hot to Trot
“"When I talk, you're gonna laugh yourself hoarse."”
Synopsis
Fred P. Chaney receives as inheritance after the death of his mother a speaking horse that also has good knowledge about the stock-market. With the help of this horse Fred gains a lot at the stock-market of Chicago.
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Hot to Trot (1988) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-05
Top Cast
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Bobcat Goldthwait
Fred P. Chaney
John Candy
Don The Horse (Voice)
Dabney Coleman
Walter Sawyer
Virginia Madsen
Allison Rowe
Cindy Pickett
Victoria Peyton
Jim Metzler
Boyd Osborne
Gilbert Gottfried
The Dentist
James Hong
Boss
Burgess Meredith
Don's Dad
Jake
Dog at Party (uncredited)
Tim Kazurinsky
Leonard
Liz Torres
Bea
Harry Caesar
Gideon Cole
Mary Gross
Ms. French
Santos Morales
Carlos
Barbara Whinnery
Denise
Garry Kluger
Pomeroy
Jocko Marcellino
Marvin
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.72x
-$2.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Dinner
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Neigher, Hugo Gilbert, Charlie Peters
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Hot to Trot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.4M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Steve Tisch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Dinner
Stephen Neigher, Hugo Gilbert, Charlie Peters
Danny Elfman
Victor J. Kemper
Frank Morriss, Dallas Puett
Steve Tisch
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Dinner
Director
Steve Tisch
Producer
Stephen Neigher
Writer
Hugo Gilbert
Writer
Charlie Peters
Writer
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Frank Morriss
Editor
Dallas Puett
Editor
William F. Matthews
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot to Trot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hot to Trot about?
Fred P. Chaney receives as inheritance after the death of his mother a speaking horse that also has good knowledge about the stock-market. With the help of this horse Fred gains a lot at the stock-market of Chicago.
Who directed Hot to Trot?
Hot to Trot was directed by Michael Dinner.
Who stars in Hot to Trot?
The principal cast of Hot to Trot includes Bobcat Goldthwait, John Candy, Dabney Coleman, Virginia Madsen, Cindy Pickett.
When was Hot to Trot released and how long is it?
Hot to Trot was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hot to Trot?
Hot to Trot had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $6.4M at the worldwide box office (0.72 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Hot to Trot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hot to Trot was composed by Danny Elfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hot to Trot?
Hot to Trot holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).