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A sheltered gardener, whose entire knowledge of life comes from watching television, enters the world of politics when his employer dies. Low key black humor with witty comments about American life. Douglas won Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
Original Release
02/08/1980
US Release
02/08/1980
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Peter Sellers | Chance |
| Shirley MacLaine | Eve Rand |
| Melvyn Douglas | Benjamin Rand |
| Jack Warden | President 'Bobby' |
| Richard Dysart | Dr. Robert Allenby |
| Richard Basehart | Vladimir Skrapinov |
| Ruth Attaway | Louise |
| David Clennon | Thomas Franklin |
| Fran Brill | Sally Hayes |
| Denise DuBarry | Johanna Franklin |
Directors
Writers
Jerzy Kosinski, Robert C. Jones
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Peter Sellers | Chance |
| Shirley MacLaine | Eve Rand |
| Melvyn Douglas | Benjamin Rand |
| Jack Warden | President 'Bobby' |
| Richard Dysart | Dr. Robert Allenby |
| Richard Basehart | Vladimir Skrapinov |
| Ruth Attaway | Louise |
| David Clennon | Thomas Franklin |
| Fran Brill | Sally Hayes |
| Denise DuBarry | Johanna Franklin |
| Oteil Burbridge | Lolo |
| Ravenell Keller III | Abbaz |
| Brian Corrigan | Policeman by White House |
| Alfie Brown | Old Woman asked for lunch |
| Don Jacob | David |
| Ernest McClure | Jeffrey |
| Kenneth Patterson | Perkins |
| Richard Venture | Wilson |
| Arthur Grundy | Arthur |
| W.C. 'Mutt' Burton | Lewis |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Merv Adelson | Executive Producer |
| Jack Schwartzman | Executive Producer |
| Andrew Braunsberg | Producer |
| Charles Mulvehill | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Won |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Won |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
