Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
“The comedy adventure of two amateur spies who weren't cut out for intelligence.”
Synopsis
Flash used to be a talented baseball player, but he took to drinking and now he sells stolen watches in the streets. One day he meets Chu Chu, who, before falling into alcoholism like him, was a successful entertainer. Now she still dances, but in the streets, for no more than a cent or two. Luck seems to smile at them the day stolen government documents literally fall from the sky. They decide to return them to their legal owners, but instead of the expected reward money, all they get is a load of trouble.
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Chu Chu & The Philly Flash 1984 CBS Wednesday Movie Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-23
Top Cast
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Alan Arkin
Flash
Carol Burnett
Emily "Chu Chu"
Jack Warden
The Commander
Danny Aiello
Johnson
Adam Arkin
Charlie
Danny Glover
Morgan
Sid Haig
Vince
Vincent Schiavelli
B.J.
Ruth Buzzi
Consuelo
Vito Scotti
Vittorio
Lou Jacobi
Landlord
Barbara Dana
Betty
Scott Beach
Harry
Geoff Hoyle
Clem
Morgan Upton
Butts
Neile Adams
Car Woman
Tony Arkin
Puppeteer
Francine Lembi
Poet
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Dana
- Original Score
- Pete Rugolo
- Original Title
- Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Melvin Simon Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lowell Rich
Barbara Dana, Henry Barrow
Pete Rugolo
Victor J. Kemper
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Jay Weston, Melvin Simon
Department Leadership Roster
David Lowell Rich
Director
Jay Weston
Producer
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
Bob Mackie
Costume Design
Barbara Dana
Screenplay
Pete Rugolo
Original Music Composer
Daniel A. Lomino
Production Design
Ron Talsky
Costume Design
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
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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What is Chu Chu and the Philly Flash about?
Flash used to be a talented baseball player, but he took to drinking and now he sells stolen watches in the streets. One day he meets Chu Chu, who, before falling into alcoholism like him, was a successful entertainer. Now she still dances, but in the streets, for no more than a cent or two. Luck seems to smile at them the day stolen government documents literally fall from the sky. They decide to return them to their legal owners, but instead of the expected reward money, all they get is a load of trouble.
Who directed Chu Chu and the Philly Flash?
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash was directed by David Lowell Rich.
Who stars in Chu Chu and the Philly Flash?
The principal cast of Chu Chu and the Philly Flash includes Alan Arkin, Carol Burnett, Jack Warden, Danny Aiello, Adam Arkin.
When was Chu Chu and the Philly Flash released and how long is it?
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Chu Chu and the Philly Flash?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chu Chu and the Philly Flash was composed by Pete Rugolo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chu Chu and the Philly Flash?
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).