Ruthless People (1986)
Sam Stone's wife has just been kidnapped... And he doesn't want her back!
A couple, cheated by a vile businessman, kidnap his wife in retaliation—without knowing that their enemy is delighted they did.
Read the Ruthless People feature →- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $71.6M
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Danny DeVitoSam Stone
Bette MidlerBarbara Stone
Judge ReinholdKen Kessler
Helen SlaterSandy Kessler
Anita MorrisCarol Dodsworth
Bill PullmanEarl James Mott
William G. SchillingChief Henry Benton
Art EvansLt. Bender
Clarence FelderLt. Walters
Gary RileyHeavy Metal Kid
J.E. FreemanBedroom Killer
Frank SiveroThe MuggerKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityKidnapping · Ransom · Business ManMood preferenceDark ComedyDialogue densityComedyDirector preference114804 · 88297 · 73205Actor preference4842 · 19209 · 39597
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What is Ruthless People about?
A couple, cheated by a vile businessman, kidnap his wife in retaliation—without knowing that their enemy is delighted they did.
How long is Ruthless People?
Ruthless People has a runtime of 93 minutes.
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