Two Idiots in Hollywood
Two Idiots in Hollywood is a 1988 comedy film written and directed by actor Stephen Tobolowsky, based on his stage play of the same name. It stars Jim McGrath and Jeff Doucette.
| Two Idiots in Hollywood | |
|---|---|
 VHS cover | |
| Directed by | Stephen Tobolowsky |
| Produced by | David Lancaster |
| Written by | Stephen Tobolowsky |
| Starring | Jim McGrath Jeff Doucette |
| Music by | Stephen Tobolowsky |
| Cinematography | Robert Brinkmann |
| Edited by | Andy Blumenthal |
Production company | |
Release date | 1 October 1988 |
Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
Taylor and Murphy leave their small town existence in Ohio for the glamour of Hollywood. Taylor, completely without talent, becomes a successful television producer, while Murphy is tried for a murder he didn't commit.
Principal cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jim McGrath | Murphy Wegg |
| Jeff Doucette | Taylor Dup |
| Cheryl Anderson | Marianne Plambo |
| Lisa Robins | NBA Casting Secretary |
| Kurtwood Smith | Defense Attorney |
| M.C. Gainey | Sgt. Albert |
Critical reception
The film was critically panned. From Chris Willman of The Los Angeles Times:
Possibly the worst film of this festival, or any festival of repute, ever. Director Stephen Tobolowsky and writer J. Barry Armstrong will no doubt take that passing hyperbole as a compliment, so heartily have they endeavored to make an awful camp classic, and how one wants to deny them even that satisfaction. Based on an equity-waiver revue, this foul-mouthed, free-wheeling, laughless comedy about two misogynist slobs trying to make it in show-biz is mostly for those who would like Sam Kinison if only he weren't such a heady guy.[1]
References
- "Capsule Reviews of Today's AFI Film Fest - Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. 1989-04-21. Retrieved 2013-04-24.