A Fine Mess
“A Hilarious New Comedy”
Synopsis
Two friends discover a plot to fix a horse race and try to capitalize on it, but soon have to deal with the two men who fixed it, the police investigating it, and the mob boss whose amorous wife is mixed up in it.
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1986 - A Fine Mess - TV Spot
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-04
Top Cast
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Ted Danson
Spence Holden
Howie Mandel
Dennis Powell
Richard Mulligan
Wayne "Turnip" Parragella
Stuart Margolin
Maurice "Binky" Drundza
María Conchita Alonso
Claudia Pazzo
Jennifer Edwards
Ellen Frankenthaler
Paul Sorvino
Tony Pazzo
Vic Polizos
Detective Hunker
James Cromwell
Detective Blist
Dennis Franz
Phil
Brooke Alderson
Aileen
Rick Ducommun
Wardell
Keye Luke
Ishimine
Ed Herlihy
TV Reporter
Walter Charles
Auctioneer
Tawny Moyer
Leading Lady
Emma Walton Hamilton
First Extra
Carrie Leigh
Second Extra
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Blake Edwards
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- A Fine Mess
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Blake Edwards Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blake Edwards
Blake Edwards
Henry Mancini
Harry Stradling Jr.
John F. Burnett, Robert Pergament
Tony Adams, Jonathan D. Krane
Department Leadership Roster
Blake Edwards
Director
Blake Edwards
Writer
Joe Dunne
Stunt Coordinator
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Tony Adams
Producer
John F. Burnett
Editor
Robert Pergament
Editor
Rodger Maus
Production Design
Patricia Norris
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 A Fine Mess
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Fine Mess about?
Two friends discover a plot to fix a horse race and try to capitalize on it, but soon have to deal with the two men who fixed it, the police investigating it, and the mob boss whose amorous wife is mixed up in it.
Who directed A Fine Mess?
A Fine Mess was directed by Blake Edwards.
Who stars in A Fine Mess?
The principal cast of A Fine Mess includes Ted Danson, Howie Mandel, Richard Mulligan, Stuart Margolin, María Conchita Alonso.
When was A Fine Mess released and how long is it?
A Fine Mess was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did A Fine Mess make at the box office?
A Fine Mess grossed $6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Fine Mess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Fine Mess was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Fine Mess?
A Fine Mess holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).