The comedy film titled “Good-bye Cruel World,” was released in 1982. The main premise of the movie involves a man who decides to make a film before committing suicide. He involves various strange characters in his plan, assisted by a cameraman. The movie has been directed by David Irving and includes performances from Dick Shawn, Cynthia Sikes, and Pierre Jalbert.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot entirely in Los Angeles, California, USA. Filming began on December 1st, 1980, capturing the diverse scenes and unique characters that add depth and intrigue to the dark satirical comedy.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dick Shawn | Rodney Pointsetter / Ainsley Pointsetter |
| Cynthia Sikes | Joyce |
| Pierre Jalbert | Pierre |
| Pamela Brull | Alice |
| LaWanda Page | Wilma |
| Marius Mazmanian | Rabbi Bandini |
| Priscilla Pointer | Myra |
| Chuck Mitchell | Larry Locatelli |
| Darrell Larson | Kevin |
| Harris Kal | Edward |
| Laura Hawkins | Christine |
| Lenore Woodward | Grandma |
| Nathan Roberts | Harry Speck |
| John Alderman | Butler |
| Susan Berlin | Woman in Tux |
| Wendy Shawn | Waitress on Skates |
| Buckley Norris | T.V. Director |
| James F. Dean | Sy Kowalski |
| Weatherman | |
| Barbara Pilavin | Mme. Carnova |
| Brad Harris | Policeman |
| Curtis Credel | FBI Man No. 1 |
| Dino Shorte | Black Man at Bar |
| John Francis | Real Estate Agent |
| Howard Dayton | White Man at Bar |
| Bruce Talkington | Martin |
| Mark Ganzel | Man in Jamaica |
| Jan Fischer | Kara Klinkley |
| Sports Reporter | |
| Karin Babbitt | Newswoman on the Street / Woman in ‘An Officer and an Elephant Man’ / Woman with Host |
| Larry Wilmore | Sergeant in ‘An Officer and an Elephant Man’ / Thug in Congressman’s Office |
| Lynn Hancock | Martha |
| JoyCrotch Jeans Woman | |
| Alan Spencer | Norman Bates in ‘Psycho Soap’ / Sleazy Congressman |
| Deborah Roberts | Woman in Shower |
| Dan Frischman | Things Your Parents Used to Say |
| Jim Hackett | Crenshaw |
| Marilyn Longry | Miracle Beater Lady |
| Angelique Pettyjohn | Dancing Nun |
| Jennifer Thomas | Woman in Bikini |
| Vincent Cole | Player in Opera Sequence |
| Dennis Parnell | Player in Opera Sequence |
| Tanino Provitera | Player in Opera Sequence |
| David Romano | Player in Opera Sequence |
| Gene Shaw | Player in Opera Sequence |
| James Sterret Bryant | Player in Opera Sequence |
| Starleigh Godfrey | Player in Opera Sequence |
| Pam Scanlon | Player in Opera Sequence |
| Susan Grossman | Player in Opera Sequence |
| Corey Burton | (voice) |
| Richard Nixon | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film officially went into production in December 1980 and has a copyright date of 1981.
- The film is known by various names in different countries, including “Up the World” in the United Kingdom, “Adieu monde cruel” in France, “Adiós mundo loco” in Spain, and “S. L. U. R. P.” in Denmark.
- The film “Reptilicus” from 1961 is featured in the movie “Good-bye Cruel World”.
