Brain Donors
“Three bozos. One ballet company. Tutu many laughs!”
Synopsis
Three manic idiots—a lawyer, a cab driver and a handyman—team up to run a ballet company to fulfil the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich widow and her scheming big-shot lawyer, who also wants to run the ballet.
Top Cast
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Mel Smith
Rocco Melonchek
Bob Nelson
Jacques
John Turturro
Roland T. Flakfizer
Teri Copley
Tina
George De La Pena
Roberto Volare
John Savident
Edmund Lazlo
Spike Alexander
Alan Grant
Juliana Donald
Lisa Le Baron (as Juli Donald)
Nancy Marchand
Lillian Oglethorpe
Eddie Griffin
Messenger
Katherine LaNasa
Dancer #1
Franklin Cover
Doctor
Thomas Mikal Ford
Cop
Matthew Sussman
Cop
Billy Beck
Janitor
Sam Krachmalnick
Conductor
Max Alexander
Stage Manager
Irene Olga López
Pedestrian
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$918K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Dugan
- Screenplay & Story
- Pat Proft
- Original Score
- Ira Newborn
- Original Title
- Brain Donors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $918K
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Zucker Brothers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Dugan
Pat Proft
Ira Newborn
David M. Walsh
Malcolm Campbell
James D. Brubaker, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, Gil Netter
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Dugan
Director
Pat Proft
Writer
James D. Brubaker
Producer
Gil Netter
Producer
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Malcolm Campbell
Editor
William J. Cassidy
Production Design
Robert Turturice
Costume 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 Brain Donors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brain Donors about?
Three manic idiots—a lawyer, a cab driver and a handyman—team up to run a ballet company to fulfil the will of a millionaire. Stooge-like antics result as the trio try to outwit the rich widow and her scheming big-shot lawyer, who also wants to run the ballet.
Who directed Brain Donors?
Brain Donors was directed by Dennis Dugan.
Who stars in Brain Donors?
The principal cast of Brain Donors includes Mel Smith, Bob Nelson, John Turturro, Teri Copley, George De La Pena.
When was Brain Donors released and how long is it?
Brain Donors was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
How much did Brain Donors make at the box office?
Brain Donors grossed $918K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Brain Donors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brain Donors was composed by Ira Newborn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brain Donors?
Brain Donors holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).