Modern Problems(1981)
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Synopsis
Jealous, harried air traffic controller Max Fielder, recently dumped by his girlfriend, comes into contact with nuclear waste and is granted the power of telekinesis, which he uses to not only win her back, but to gain a little revenge.
Directed by Ken Shapiro
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Cast
Chevy Chase
Max Fielder
Patti D'Arbanville
Darcy
Dabney Coleman
Mark Winslow
Mary Kay Place
Lorraine
Nell Carter
Dorita
Brian Doyle-Murray
Brian Stills
Mitch Kreindel
Barry
Arthur Sellers
Mobile Supervisor
Sandy Helberg
Pete
Neil Thompson
Controller #1
Carl Irwin
Controller #2
Ronald E. House
Vendor (as Ron House)
Buzzy Linhart
The Tile Man
Henry Corden
Dubrovnik
Pat Proft
Maitre 'd
Jim Hudson
Doctor
Frank Birney
Man in Lobby
Vincenzo Gagliardi
Singer
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Modern Problems is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Modern Problems come out?+
Modern Problems was released in 1981.
How long is Modern Problems?+
Modern Problems runs for 89 minutes (1 hour and 29 minutes).
Who directed Modern Problems?+
Modern Problems was directed by Ken Shapiro.
Who stars in Modern Problems?+
Modern Problems stars Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville, Dabney Coleman, Mary Kay Place and Nell Carter.
Is Modern Problems worth watching?+
Modern Problems holds a 5.4/10 rating from 98 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy, science fiction and romance.
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