Tulips
“A comedy too crazy to be called anything but...”
Synopsis
A suicidal tuba player hires a hit-man to rub him out. The next day he falls in love.
Top Cast
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Gabe Kaplan
Leland Irving
Bernadette Peters
Rutanya Wallace
Henry Gibson
Maurice Avocado
Al Waxman
Bert Irving
Dave Boxer
Dr. Carl Walburn
Victor Désy
Answering Service Manager
Harry Hill
Pruitt
Monique Bélisle
Paulette
Richard Comar
Customer #1
Greg Van Riel
Customer #2
Sean McCann
Roger
Marilyn Innes
Cocktail Waitress
Elaine Labrie
Punk Rock Girl
Terrance P. Coady
Man in Jail
Gayle Garfinkle
Hospital Nurse
Jazzmin Lausanne
Metermaid
Doris Malcolm
Lady Patient
William Blaylock
Hallway Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rex Bromfield, Mark Warren, Al Waxman
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Olek
- Original Score
- Edward Karam
- Original Title
- Tulips
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Bennettfilms Inc., Astral Bellevue Pathé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rex Bromfield, Mark Warren, Al Waxman
Henry Olek
Edward Karam
François Protat
Department Leadership Roster
Rex Bromfield
Director
Mark Warren
Director
Al Waxman
Director
François Protat
Director of Photography
Edward Karam
Original Music Composer
Henry Olek
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tulips
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tulips about?
A suicidal tuba player hires a hit-man to rub him out. The next day he falls in love.
Who directed Tulips?
Tulips was directed by Rex Bromfield, Mark Warren, Al Waxman.
Who stars in Tulips?
The principal cast of Tulips includes Gabe Kaplan, Bernadette Peters, Henry Gibson, Al Waxman, Dave Boxer.
When was Tulips released and how long is it?
Tulips was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Tulips?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tulips was composed by Edward Karam.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tulips?
Tulips holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).