- Format: NTSC
- Language: English
- Number of tapes: 1
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- Studio: Buena Vista
- VHS Release Date: April 2 2002
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005T7IC
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#11,420 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
- #10 in Video > Comedy > Comedy Stars > Bette Midler
- #22 in Video > Comedy > Comedy Directors > Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker
- #87 in Video > Comedy > Farce
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A milestone comedy of the 1980s, Ruthless People delighted critics and audiences alike and set the tone of Hollywood comedies for years to come. Along with that other popular farce about wealthy Californians, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, this ingenious romp revived Bette Midler's career and launched Disney (by way of its subsidiary, Touchstone Pictures) into the lucrative production of R-rated comedies; it also ensured the star power of then-TV star Danny DeVito. Dale Launer became Hollywood's hot screenwriter du jour by cleverly reworking O. Henry's Ransom of Red Chief into a wicked tale of marital malice heightened by a bungled kidnapping. Midler is sublime as the victim of low-rent abductors ("I've been kidnapped by Kmart!"), and DeVito's the gleeful philanderer who refuses to pay ransom for his wife's unwanted return. With Anita Morris, Judge Reinhold, Helen Slater, and Bill Pullman among the plot-twisting schemers, the movie's so much fun that an eventual remake seems almost inevitable. --Jeff Shannon
Video Details
In this fiendishly funny comedy from the creators of AIRPLANE!, loathesome millionaire Sam Stone (Danny DeVito) is ruthless. How ruthless? When his shrill wife Barbara (Bette Midler) is nabbed by inept kidnappers (Judge Reinhold, Helen Slater), Sam cries tears of joy ... and refuses to pay the ransom. And when the abductors threaten to kill the abrasive heiress, Sam takes immediate action -- he celebrates! RUTHLESS PEOPLE. Raucous ... outlandish ... one of the top box office hits of the year!
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Fumbling kidnappers join forces with victim
May 18 2004
Format:DVD
Bette Midler in yet another one of her pain-in-the-neck roles. The wife of a wealthy man (played by Danny DeVito) is kidnapped for ransome by a desperate young couple (definite novices to the kidnapping racket), only to learn that DeVito has no intention of paying up, as he had long been tired of his nagging wife. DeVito plays up the heart-broken husband to police, while Midler and her captors are devising a plan to get even with the s.o.b.
There are many hilarious scenes, and even some moving moments of emotional sweetness, but soon past the half-way mark the engines lose steam. By the time everyone reaches the finish-line, the hot-cake has definitely cooled off. Still an enjoyable piece of light-hearted comedy, slap-stick, non-sense and all.****
'I've been kidnapped by K-Mart!"
Feb 17 2004
Format:VHS Tape
Extremely funny movie. Danny Devito plays the part of a husband who married his wife for her money and now wants to get rid of her (he's got a girlfriend on the side). Bette Middler plays the loud-mouth rich wife. Just when Devito decides to put his plans into action, she is kidnapped. He is thrilled and refuses to pay the ransom hoping the kidnappers will follow through on their threat to knock her off if he doesn't pay up. While he's laughing and celebrating, the police think he's mourning. The kidnappers find they've taken on more than the average kidnapped victim, especially since they are really a soft-hearted couple who felt Danny owed them for ripping off the wife's idea. Bette Midler is no tame, soft spoken woman.
The movie is one of those side-splitting comedies that is great from the start to the finish! Enjoy!
Ruthlessly Funny
Feb 9 2004
Format:VHS Tape
Sam Stone only married his wife, Barbara, for her money. Now he's anxious to get rid of her. Before he can do the deed, though, someone does him a huge favor by kidnapping her. What could be better? All he has to do is not pay the ransom and his problem is solved. Barbara's bungling kidnappers find themselves stuck with a worthless hostage.
RUTHLESS PEOPLE is a very funny movie. It's well plotted, well acted and keeps you laughing all the way. While not quite a classic, it was one of the top comedies of the mid-80's and resurrected Bette Midler's movie career. My only caution is that this is definitely NOT a movie for kids. Crude language is scattered throughout and there is some blatantly sexual material. While it might offend a few people, it's pretty mild by current standards. You could see almost as much in a Super Bowl halftime show.
I've liked RUTHLESS PEOPLE ever since I first saw it at the theater. It's a first-rate adult comedy. If you'd like some laughs, this is a good choice.
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The era of Bette
1986 to 1989 were big years for Bette Davis on the movie scene. In 1986 she filmed Ruthless People with Danny DeVito and the lesser known Helen Slater (Supergirl fame). Read more
Published on Sep 29 2003 by William
This Movie Has EVERYTHING!
"Rutheless People" is a great comedy. But unlike other comedies, this one has a creative plot that puts "serious" movies to shame. Read more
Published on Jun 26 2003
Great Movie.......[bad] dvd quality
this is a great movie. u have to see this movie. even though the movie is rockin' the dvd [is bad]. .... the dvd quality is sooooooooo [bad]! Read more
Published on Jan 31 2003
"Now THAT oughta do it!!!!"
Right from the start, Ruthless People has several things going for it. First of all, the plot is ridiculously hilarious. Read more
Published on Dec 8 2002 by Electra83
No sólo lo mejor de Dany de Vitto, sino lo mejor de lo mejor
Una comedia exitante en donde al secuestrarle a la esposa, realmente le hicieron un favor.
Muchos de ustedes estarán pensando ¡Por favor secuestren a mi esposo!.
Muchos de ustedes estarán pensando ¡Por favor secuestren a mi esposo!.
Published on Nov 13 2002 by Julio A. Hernandez Barros
A Ruthless Comedy!
It's about time that "Ruthless People" is finally out to own on DVD. I remember seeing this movie when I was really little, and I loved every minute. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2002 by Michael Crane
funniest movie ever made!
Sure, it's hyperbole. But I love this movie. It cheers me up when I am depressed. I think it's funny even though I have watched it so many times I know the jokes by heart. Read more
Published on Aug 27 2002 by Marcy L. Thompson
Greedy people
This movie was a product of it's time, being the 80's when greed was good and indulgence was in abundance. Read more
Published on Aug 24 2002 by Christine Lee
Funny Movie
Now one must know that anything with both Bette Midler and Danny DeVito will not only be a rather good movie but a funny one as well. Read more
Published on Aug 20 2002 by M. J. Moore
A Comedy Classic with an All Star Cast!!!
I saw this movie on cable, several times, I watch it every chance I get, I don't personally own it, but it will soon come into my DVD collection. Read more
Published on Aug 7 2002 by Jorge Deneira
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