How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days
“Perfection isn't all it's cracked up to be.”
Synopsis
A kid strives to be perfect, and in the end realizes that individuality is more fun.
Top Cast
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Wallace Shawn
Professor Silverfish
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Milo Crimpley
Hermione Gingold
Miss Sandwich
Sarah Boyd
Jenny Hillard
Kate McGregor-Stewart
Mrs. Crimpley
Lenny Von Dohlen
Erik Crimpley
Ned Boyd
Frankie Crimpley
B.J. Barie
Norbert Sandhill
John Rothman
Contest Judge
Joey Ginza
Mr. Yamata
Jodi Long
Mrs. Yamata
Merwin Goldsmith
Principal
Seth Greenspan
Mark
Tenney Walsh
Andrea
Cassandra Murray
Agnes
Paul DeAngelis
Herman
Paula Trueman
Old Lady
Joan Croyden
Old Lady
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Micklin Silver
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Harmon, Stephen Manes
- Original Score
- David Michael Frank
- Original Title
- How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Highgate Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Micklin Silver
Bruce Harmon, Stephen Manes
David Michael Frank
Barry Sonnenfeld
Jay Freund
Mark Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Harmon
Writer
Joan Micklin Silver
Director
Mark Gordon
Producer
Jay Freund
Editor
Edi Giguere
Costume Design
Stephen Manes
Writer
Barry Sonnenfeld
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days about?
A kid strives to be perfect, and in the end realizes that individuality is more fun.
Who directed How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days?
How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days was directed by Joan Micklin Silver.
Who stars in How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days?
The principal cast of How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days includes Wallace Shawn, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Hermione Gingold, Sarah Boyd, Kate McGregor-Stewart.
When was How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days released and how long is it?
How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days was composed by David Michael Frank.