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The Check Is in the Mail... (1986)

R · 1986-05-02 · 1h 23m · IT
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A comedy for every person who has ever gotten a C.O.D. or signed an I.O.U.

Frustrated with all the minor irritants of the rat-race Richard Jackson decides to buy a goat, disconnect the electricity and become self-sufficient. But will this life be any less annoying?

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Joan DarlingDirector

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Brian DennehyBrian DennehyRichard JacksonAnne ArcherAnne ArcherPeggy JacksonHallie ToddHallie ToddRobin JacksonMichael BowenMichael BowenGary JacksonChris HebertChris HebertDanny JacksonKatherine SaltzbergKatherine SaltzbergSally (as Kathy Maisnik)Thomas RollersonThomas RollersonSally's BoyfriendGreg MullaveyGreg MullaveyHarry DanversRonnie SchellRonnie SchellDr. BranniganBeau StarrBeau StarrRoccoEmily BanksEmily BanksTravel AgentFred PinkardFred PinkardSkycap

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Woman directorFighting back

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityWoman Director · Fighting BackDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference315242Actor preference74716 · 165052 · 275083

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What is The Check Is in the Mail... about?

Frustrated with all the minor irritants of the rat-race Richard Jackson decides to buy a goat, disconnect the electricity and become self-sufficient. But will this life be any less annoying?

How long is The Check Is in the Mail...?

The Check Is in the Mail... has a runtime of 83 minutes.