Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981): Cast
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash is a 1981 comedy directed by David Lowell Rich, starring Alan Arkin as Flash, Danny Glover and Sid Haig. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- David Lowell Rich
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Melvin Simon Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chu Chu and the Philly Flash About?
The premise of Chu Chu and the Philly Flash without spoilers.
Flash, a former baseball star turned streetwatch seller and drunk, meets Chu Chu, once a successful entertainer now dancing for pennies. When stolen government documents fall from the sky, the mismatched pair try to return them, hoping for a reward, but instead land in a series of comic mishaps and trouble.
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- character names as title
- nicknames as title
- six word title
- reference to carmen miranda
- carmen miranda impersonator
- vagrant
- san francisco california
- baseball has been
- homelessness
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash Cast & Characters
Alan Arkin leads the cast as Flash, with Danny Glover as Morgan and Sid Haig as Vince. Directed by David Lowell Rich; 37 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Lowell Rich
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Alan Arkin as Flash -
Danny Glover as Morgan -
Sid Haig as Vince -
Jack Warden as The Commander
Also Starring in Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
· 33 more- Carol Burnett Emily "Chu Chu"
- Danny Aiello Johnson
- Adam Arkin Charlie
- John Steadman Snyder
- Dabbs Greer Wally
- Vincent Schiavelli B.J.
- Vito Scotti Vittorio
- Ruth Buzzi Consuelo
- Jim Haynie Hot Dog Man #1
- Lou Jacobi Landlord
- Morgan Upton Butts
- Neile Adams Car Woman
- Jerry Anderson Mr. Sitro
- Barbara Dana Betty
- Max Grodénchik Frankie
- Scott Beach Harry
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- Ray Reinhardt Russian
- Arnold Johnson Bum
- Matthew Arkin Passerby
- Geoff Hoyle Clem
- Steven Hirsch Car Man
- Addington Wise Bald Man
- Matthew Hautau Little Boy
- Francine Lembi Poet
- Sammy Warren Cat Man
- Eugene Choy Hot Dog Man #2
- Ralph Chesse Hot Dog Man #3
- Tony Arkin Puppeteer
- Jennifer Ann Lee Ticket Lady
- Valerie Caplan Little Girl
- Jeanne Lauren Mime
- Carl Arena Mime
- Daniel Forrest Mime
More from David Lowell Rich
More films directed by David Lowell Rich, best-rated first: Eye of the Cat, Choices, The Defiant Ones and Scandal Sheet.
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Crazy Street Life” and “ChuChu e Philly Flash”.
- Also known as
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- Crazy Street Life
- ChuChu e Philly Flash
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Chu Chu and the Philly Flash FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Chu Chu and the Philly Flash, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chu Chu and the Philly Flash?
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Chu Chu and the Philly Flash released?
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash was released on August 28, 1981.
Who directed Chu Chu and the Philly Flash?
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash was directed by David Lowell Rich.
More films by David Lowell Rich Who is in the cast of Chu Chu and the Philly Flash?
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash stars Alan Arkin as Flash, Danny Glover as Morgan and Sid Haig as Vince, among 37 credited actors.
Does Chu Chu and the Philly Flash have a post-credit scene?
No. Chu Chu and the Philly Flash has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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