Medium Rare
“A rather dark comedy”
Synopsis
Death of his wife's pet poodle and a threatening movie producer create a world of trouble for a middle-aged B-movie mogul. He hires two psychopathic goons to take care of it, which only creates more trouble and attracts the cops.
Top Cast
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Burt Young
Harry Costas
Lainie Kazan
Helga Costas
Brad Dourif
Mitch Marlowe
Brenda Bakke
Rosie
Al Ruscio
Detective Hill
Timothy Leary
Dr. Kyle
Alex Winter
Timmy
Sy Richardson
Marv
Frances Bay
Gertrude
Grand Mixer DXT
Marv
Richard Assad
Mole
Richard Green
Lou
Larry Storch
Willie
Joanne Baron
Ruth
Symie Dahut
Tart
Mel Welles
Doctor
George Ortuzar
Dr. Kyle's Assistant
Lou Cutell
Desk Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Madden
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Madden
- Original Title
- Medium Rare
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Madden
Paul Madden
John de Borman
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Madden
Director
Paul Madden
Writer
Betsy Heimann
Costume Design
John de Borman
Director of Photography
Ivo Cristante
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Medium Rare.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medium Rare
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Medium Rare about?
Death of his wife's pet poodle and a threatening movie producer create a world of trouble for a middle-aged B-movie mogul. He hires two psychopathic goons to take care of it, which only creates more trouble and attracts the cops.
Who directed Medium Rare?
Medium Rare was directed by Paul Madden.
Who stars in Medium Rare?
The principal cast of Medium Rare includes Burt Young, Lainie Kazan, Brad Dourif, Brenda Bakke, Al Ruscio.
When was Medium Rare released and how long is it?
Medium Rare was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.