Coupe de Ville
“A comedy for everyone who ever struggled to love a brother...or strangle one.”
Synopsis
Meet the Libner brothers: Marvin, the oldest, is a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Buddy, the middle child, is a timid dreamer. Bobby, the youngest, is a handsome rebel in reform school. As kids, they fought a lot and as adults, they barely speak. In the summer of 1963, their tough and eccentric father, Fred, gives them a task: to bring a 1954 Cadillac, bought for their mother, Betty, from Detroit to Miami. As the trip goes on, the three brothers fight and begin to reconnect with each other, while trying to keep the Caddy in mint condition.
Top Cast
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Patrick Dempsey
Robert 'Bobby' Libner
Arye Gross
Buddy Libner
Daniel Stern
Marvin Libner
Annabeth Gish
Tammy
Rita Taggart
Betty Libner
Joseph Bologna
Uncle Phil
Alan Arkin
Fred Libner
James Gammon
Dr. Sturgeon The Cadillac Surgeon
Ray Lykins
Rick
Chris Lombardi
Raymond
Josh Segal
Billy Sturgeon
John Considine
Professor Kloppner, Eastbrook Academy
Steve Boles
Policeman #1
Don Tilley
Policeman #2
Terry Loughlin
Gas Station Attendant
Reid 'Pete' Shook
Gas Station Attendant #2
Fred Ornstein
Barney
Don Sheldon
Fishing Buddy
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$715
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Roth
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Binder
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Coupe de Ville
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $715
- Production Studios
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Roth
Mike Binder
James Newton Howard
Reynaldo Villalobos
Paul Hirsch
Larry Brezner, Paul Schiff, James G. Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Roth
Director
Mike Binder
Writer
Larry Brezner
Producer
Paul Schiff
Producer
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
Angelo P. Graham
Production Design
Deborah L. Scott
Costume Design
Paul Hirsch
Editor
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Coupe de Ville.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coupe de Ville
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coupe de Ville about?
Meet the Libner brothers: Marvin, the oldest, is a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Buddy, the middle child, is a timid dreamer. Bobby, the youngest, is a handsome rebel in reform school. As kids, they fought a lot and as adults, they barely speak. In the summer of 1963, their tough and eccentric father, Fred, gives them a task: to bring a 1954 Cadillac, bought for their mother, Betty, from Detroit to Miami. As the trip goes on, the three brothers fight and begin to reconnect with each other, while trying to keep the Caddy in mint condition.
Who directed Coupe de Ville?
Coupe de Ville was directed by Joe Roth.
Who stars in Coupe de Ville?
The principal cast of Coupe de Ville includes Patrick Dempsey, Arye Gross, Daniel Stern, Annabeth Gish, Rita Taggart.
When was Coupe de Ville released and how long is it?
Coupe de Ville was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Coupe de Ville make at the box office?
Coupe de Ville grossed $715 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Coupe de Ville?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Coupe de Ville was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Coupe de Ville?
Coupe de Ville holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).