Outrageous Fortune(1987)
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Outrageous Fortune Synopsis
Refined actress Lauren Ames finally has a chance to study with the great theatre professor Stanislav Korzenowski. Sandy Brozinsky, a brash, loud actress, decides through happenstance to also study with Korzenowski. The two women end up dating the same man (who turns out to be a double agent) and follow him across the country to force him to choose between them.
Outrageous Fortune (1987) is a comedy film directed by Arthur Hiller, released on January 30, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Shelley Long, Bette Midler, Peter Coyote and Robert Prosky. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 131 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Hiller
- Writers:
- Leslie Dixon
- Producers:
- Robert W. Cort, Ted Field
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Walsh
- Composer:
- Alan Silvestri
- Production:
- Interscope Communications, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II
- Status:
- Released
Outrageous Fortune Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shelley Long
as Lauren Ames
Bette Midler
as Sandy Brozinsky
Peter Coyote
as Michael Sanders
Robert Prosky
as Stanislav Korzenowski
John Schuck
as Agent Atkins
Anthony Heald
as Weldon
George Carlin
as Frank Madras
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Cab Driver
Florence Stanley
as Ticket Agent
Jerry Zaks
as Tobacco Clerk
John DiSanti
as Police Lieutenant
Diana Bellamy
as Madam
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Hiller, written by Leslie Dixon, produced by Robert W. Cort and Ted Field.
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Outrageous Fortune Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 131 ratings.
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Outrageous Fortune – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Outrageous Fortune online?
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Outrageous Fortune (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Outrageous Fortune?
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The main cast of Outrageous Fortune (1987) includes Shelley Long, Bette Midler, Peter Coyote, Robert Prosky and John Schuck. The film was directed by Arthur Hiller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Outrageous Fortune released?
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Outrageous Fortune was released on January 30, 1987 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Outrageous Fortune worth watching?
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Outrageous Fortune (1987) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 131 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.