Smorgasbord
“He's gone... Beyond nutty. Beyond wacky. Beyond zany!”
Synopsis
Warren Nefron is a hopeless klutz who has some of the worst luck in the world: when he tries to end it all with a foolproof suicide plan, he still manages to mess it up. In desperation, he goes to a psychiatrist to see if there is some way for him to end his troubles.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cracking Up - Feature ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Jerry Lewis
Warren Nefron / Dr. Perks / Gangster / Speed Armeter
Milton Berle
Ms. Sultry
Sammy Davis Jr.
Himself
Herb Edelman
Dr. Jonas Pletchick
Foster Brooks
The Pilot
Zane Buzby
Waitress / Valet / Woman in Line
Dick Butkus
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Francine York
Marie Du Bois
John Abbott
Surgeon
Donna Ponterotto
Stewardess
Buddy Lester
Passenger
Tori Lysdahl
Warren's Date
Meg Wyllie
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Bill Richmond
Robin Bach
Paul Lambert
Joe - Carpet Installer
Ben Davidson
Big Bearded Plane Passenger
Herbert Wiere
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Richmond, Jerry Lewis
- Original Score
- Morton Stevens
- Original Title
- Smorgasbord
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Orgolini-Nelson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Lewis
Bill Richmond, Jerry Lewis
Morton Stevens
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Gene Fowler Jr.
Arnold H. Orgolini, Peter Nelson, Mickey Blowitz
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Lewis
Director
Bill Richmond
Writer
Morton Stevens
Original Music Composer
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Arnold H. Orgolini
Producer
Jerry Lewis
Writer
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Director of Photography
Ted Duncan
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Nelson
Producer
Mickey Blowitz
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Smorgasbord
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smorgasbord about?
Warren Nefron is a hopeless klutz who has some of the worst luck in the world: when he tries to end it all with a foolproof suicide plan, he still manages to mess it up. In desperation, he goes to a psychiatrist to see if there is some way for him to end his troubles.
Who directed Smorgasbord?
Smorgasbord was directed by Jerry Lewis.
Who stars in Smorgasbord?
The principal cast of Smorgasbord includes Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle, Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Edelman, Foster Brooks.
When was Smorgasbord released and how long is it?
Smorgasbord was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Smorgasbord?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smorgasbord was composed by Morton Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smorgasbord?
Smorgasbord holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).