
Better Off Dead...
Better Off Dead...
Release: 1985-08-23·Runtime: 97m·★ 6.6
ComedyRomance
High school student Lane Meyer sinks into suicidal depression when his girlfriend dumps him for jock Roy Stalin, the high school ski racing champion. Meanwhile, he has to deal with his eccentric family, a tenacious paperboy and an obnoxious neighbor whose mother is hosting a beautiful French exchange student named Monique.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
A&M Films
CBS Theatrical Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
John Cusackas Lane Meyer
Dan Schneideras Ricky Smith
Vincent Schiavellias Mr. Kerber
Edward Mehleras Buster
David Ogden Stiersas Al Meyer
Brian Imadaas Chen Ree
Steven Williamsas Tree Trimmer
Diane Franklinas Monique Junot
Rick Rosenthalas Smity
Rich Littleas Additional Voices (voice)
Kim Darbyas Jenny Meyer
Demian Sladeas Johnny Gasparini
Yuji Okumotoas Yee Sook Ree
Chuck Mitchellas Rocko
Taylor Negronas Mailman
Amanda Wyssas Beth Truss
Curtis Armstrongas Charles De Mar
E. G. Dailyas Elizabeth Daily
Yano Anayaas Paperboy
Stuart K. Robinsonas Tree Trimmer's HelperCrew
" />Bill HartStunts
" />Rupert HineOriginal Music Composer
" />Bruce Paul BarbourStunts
" />Sharon SchafferStunts
" />Maria LeaseScript Supervisor
" />Dick WarlockStunts
" />Johnny HockStunts
" />Sandy BerumenStunts
" />Tom MorgaStunts
" />Harvey ParryStunts
" />A. Michael LernerStunts
" />Yudi BennettFirst Assistant Director
" />Savage Steve HollandDirector, Writer
" />Michael JaffeProducer
" />Isidore MankofskyDirector of Photography
" />George FisherStunts
" />Fred LernerStunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
" />Bill KoppAnimation
" />Faith MintonStunts
" />Drew StruzanArt Designer
" />Neil SummersStunts