Ruthless People

(1986)Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker94 min · RComedy
Sam Stone's wife has just been kidnapped... And he doesn't want her back!

Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers who want $500,000 ransom in exchange for her life. Fully intending to ignore every one of the kidnappers' demands in the hopes that they do him a favor and murder her for him, the two confused kidnappers have to figure out how they're going get their money, and what they're going to do with the overbearing Barbara.

Danny DeVitoas Sam Stone
Bette Midleras Barbara Stone
Judge Reinholdas Ken Kessler
Helen Slateras Sandy Kessler
Anita Morrisas Carol Dodsworth
Bill Pullmanas Earl James Mott
William G. Schillingas Chief Henry Benton
Art Evansas Lt. Bender
CFClarence Felderas Lt. Walters
J.E. Freemanas Bedroom Killer
Gary Rileyas Heavy Metal Kid
Frank Siveroas The Mugger
Phyllis Applegateas Loan Officer
Jeannine Bisignanoas Hooker in Car
JBJ.P. Bumsteadas Technician
JCJon Cutleras Stereo Store Customer
Susan Marie Snyderas Stereo Store Customer
Jim Doughanas Cop at Sam's House
Christopher J. Keeneas Cop at Jail
Henry Noguchias Coroner
Arnold F. Turneras Cop with Killer Picture
Bob Tzudikeras Sam's Attorney
Charles A. Vanegasas Arresting Cop
Louise Yaffeas Social Worker