Ruthless People

Jerry Zucker
1986-06-26

Sam Stone's wife has just been kidnapped... And he doesn't want her back!
6.6
93 min

A couple, cheated by a vile businessman, kidnap his wife in retaliation—without knowing that their enemy is delighted they did.

Cast

Name Character Team
Danny DeVito Sam Stone Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Bette Midler Barbara Stone Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Judge Reinhold Ken Kessler Unowned
Helen Slater Sandy Kessler Unowned
Anita Morris Carol Dodsworth Unowned
Bill Pullman Earl James Mott Unowned
William G. Schilling Chief Henry Benton Unowned
Art Evans Lt. Bender Unowned
Clarence Felder Lt. Walters Unowned
J.E. Freeman Bedroom Killer Unowned
Gary Riley Heavy Metal Kid Unowned
Frank Sivero The Mugger Unowned
Phyllis Applegate Loan Officer Unowned
Jeannine Bisignano Hooker in Car Unowned
J.P. Bumstead Technician Unowned
Jon Cutler Stereo Store Customer Unowned
Susan Marie Snyder Stereo Store Customer Unowned
Jim Doughan Cop at Sam's House Unowned
Christopher J. Keene Cop at Jail Unowned
Henry Noguchi Coroner Unowned
Arnold F. Turner Cop with Killer Picture Unowned
Bob Tzudiker Sam's Attorney Unowned
Charles A. Vanegas Arresting Cop Unowned
Louise Yaffe Social Worker Unowned
Janet Rotblatt Secretary to Chief of Police Unowned
Charlotte Zucker Judge Unowned
Art Bonilla Waiter Unowned
Rick DeReyes Newscaster Unowned
Mie Hunt Newscaster Unowned
Ron Tank Newscaster Unowned
Susan Stadner Aerobic Instructor Unowned
Beth R. Johnson Aerobic Instructor Unowned
Twyla Littleton Model Unowned
Mary Elizabeth Thompson Elderly Woman Unowned
Phil Hartman Newsreader (voice) (uncredited) Unowned