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The In-Laws
“The FIRST Certified Crazy Person's Comedy.”
6.7 / 10• 1979• 1h 43m•PG• English
ActionAdventureComedyMysteryCrime
Storyline
In preparation for his daughter's wedding, dentist Sheldon Kornpett meets Vince Ricardo, the groom's father. Vince, a manic fellow who claims to be a government agent, then proceeds to drag Sheldon into a series of chases and misadventures from New York to Central America.
Cast & Crew
Peter Falk
Vincent J. Ricardo
Lead
Alan Arkin
Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S.
Richard Libertini
General Garcia
Nancy Dussault
Carol Kornpett
Penny Peyser
Barbara Kornpett
Arlene Golonka
Jean Ricardo
Michael Lembeck
Tommy Ricardo
Paul L. Smith
Mo
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Arthur Hiller's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The In-Laws is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
