Movie

Good-bye Cruel World

“The funniest film you'll ever survive...”

★ 3.3(6)19821h 40m

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Good to know

Director: David Irving
Release date: 1982-09-17
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Newman Sardonis Productions

About Good-bye Cruel World

Good-bye Cruel World is a 1982 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by David Irving, starring Dick Shawn, Cynthia Sikes and Pierre Jalbert. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.3/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Good-bye Cruel World in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story involves newscaster Rodney Pointsetter who is so depressed between his job and his family that he tries to make a film about his life, which he intends to culminate with his own suicide. It is often interrupted with irrelevant comic sketches that an emcee claims that the audience prefers to see.

Cast

Dick Shawn

Rodney Pointsetter / Ainsley Pointsetter

Cynthia Sikes

Joyce

Pierre Jalbert

Pierre

Pamela Brull

Alice

LaWanda Page

Wilma

Marius Mazmanian

Rabbi Bandini

Priscilla Pointer

Myra

Chuck Mitchell

Larry Locatelli

Darrell Larson

Kevin

John Alderman

Butler

Buckley Norris

T.V. Director

Jessie Lawrence Ferguson

Rev. Mike

Themes & keywords

suicide

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Good-bye Cruel World in Australia?+

Good-bye Cruel World is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Good-bye Cruel World on Netflix?+

Good-bye Cruel World is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Good-bye Cruel World?+

Good-bye Cruel World has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Good-bye Cruel World?+

Good-bye Cruel World stars Dick Shawn, Cynthia Sikes, Pierre Jalbert, Pamela Brull and LaWanda Page.

When did Good-bye Cruel World come out?+

Good-bye Cruel World is a 1982 movie directed by David Irving.

What genre is Good-bye Cruel World?+

Good-bye Cruel World is Comedy film.

Who directed Good-bye Cruel World?+

Good-bye Cruel World was directed by David Irving.