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Synopsis
In this comedy about a doctor-patient relationship pushed way beyond the office, Bill Murray plays Bob Wiley, a neurotic New Yorker struggling with a whirlwind of paralyzing phobias. When an exasperated colleague pawns the handful off on Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dreyfuss), the psychologist has no idea his last appointment will follow him north to New Hampshire on a month's vacation. Bob takes to Dr. Marvin's latest book like no therapy before it, so the well-meaning pest tracks Marvin down at his lakeside summer home to further discuss his problems. But Marvin, preparing for an interview on Good Morning America and a few weeks of R and R, views Bob's stalking as highly inappropriate, and demands he return to New York. But Bob can't take even the strongest hint, and sets up camp with a neighbor to indulge in his own "vacation" -- from his problems. Meanwhile, Marvin's son Sigmund (Charlie Korsmo), daughter Anna (Catherine Erbe), and wife Fay (Julie Hagerty) take to Bob's loopy charm, which Marvin views as an irritating threat. Marvin's temperature rises as Bob insinuates his way into the family, helping Sigmund learn to dive and counseling the previously ignored Anna. As Bob's stock continues to rise, and his to plummet, Marvin becomes increasingly unhinged as the minutes tick down to the interview. ~ Derek Armstrong, All Movie Guide

Cast

Tom Aldredge Mr. Guttman
Roger Bowen Phil
Fran Brill Lily
Kathryn Erbe Anna Marvin
Julie Hagerty Fay Marvin
Charlie Korsmo Siggy Marvin
Susan Willis Mrs. Guttman
Richard Dreyfuss Dr. Leo Marvin
Bill Murray Bob Wiley

Production Crew

Jack Blackman Art Director
Michael Ballhaus Cinematographer
Bernard Williams Co-producer
Miles Goodman Composer (Music Score)
Bernie Pollack Costume Designer
Frank Oz Director
Anne V. Coates Editor
Matthew Mungle Makeup
Laura Ziskin Producer
Leslie Dilley Production Designer
Alvin Sargent Screenwriter
Laura Ziskin Screenwriter
Tom Schulman Screenwriter
Anne Kuljian Set Designer
Year: 1991
Runtime: 99
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Sound
Dolby

Produced by
Buena Vista
Touchstone Pacific Partners I
Touchstone Pictures

Release
May 17, 1991 (USA)
by Buena Vista