Stars: Bette Midler, Shelley Long, Peter Coyote, George Carlin

Director: Arthur Hiller

Summary: Two struggling actresses are forced together in a dangerous CIA plot that takes them across the country in a wild comic adventure. The objects of their chase - a two-timing romeo and a deadly poisonous bacteria that could destroy the world...

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Sometimes a movie works despite all its faults. Outrageous Fortunehas a flimsy, formulaic script, so-so production values and an odd combination of stars, but somehow it's engaging and fun. Shelley Long and Bette Midler play two struggling actresses--one a hoity-toity priss and the other a brassy slob--who learn they've been sleeping with the same guy (Peter Coyote) when he gets blown up in a terrorist assault and they confront each other in the morgue. When they discover that he's still alive, the bickering pair track him down, traipsing across the US in high heels, pursued all the way by government agents, using their dubious acting talents to get them out of tough situations. The absurd plot keeps things moving and director Arthur Hiller (Silver Streak, The Out of Towners) gets cheerful performances out of everyone, particularly the strong supporting cast--including Robert Prosky (Broadcast News, Mrs. Doubtfire) as a pompous acting teacher, comedian George Carlin as a burnt-out would-be Indian and the underused John Schuck (M*A*S*H, McCabe &Mrs. Miller) as a long-suffering agent. Although contrived and cliché-ridden, the film is just absurd enough to entertain. --Bret Fetzer

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Year:	1987
Release Date:	July 19, 2004
Runtime:	95 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	B E D 881112
Keywords:	Fortune, Comedy, General, Outrageous, Elevation
Genre:	Comedy