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Comedy thriller

Doorman (1986): Cast

Doorman (1986) movie poster

Doorman is a 1986 comedy thriller directed by Gary Youngman, starring Bradley Whitford as Terry Reilly, Jerry Campbell and Bruce Taylor. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Doorman (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Gary Youngman
Genres
Comedy , Crime , Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doorman About?

The premise of Doorman without spoilers.

After a doorman in a building is found dead with a broken neck, city is unsettled when the murder repeats twice. The killings move from Park Avenue’s lobbies to the slums of the “Wrong” district. Terry Reilly, a novelist on the Biltmore night shift, tries to stay out, but when his own building becomes the target, he must solve it to save his life.

Doorman Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • kidnapping
  • neck breaking
  • package
  • vegetarian
  • artist
  • writer
  • novel writer
  • investigation
  • skating rink
  • skates
  • library
  • loss of uncle
+12 more
  • doorman
  • serial killer
  • diamond
  • fanny pack
  • plaster cast
  • police
  • police officer killed
  • psychopath
  • maniac
  • psychopathic killer
  • broken neck
  • murder
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Cast & crew

Doorman Cast & Characters

Bradley Whitford leads the cast as Terry Reilly, with Jerry Campbell as Deliveryman and Bruce Taylor. Directed by Gary Youngman; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Doorman

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From the director

More from Gary Youngman

One more film directed by Gary Youngman: Rush It.

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Details

Doorman Also Known As

Also known as “Dead as a Doorman”.

Also known as
  • Dead as a Doorman

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FAQ

Doorman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Doorman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Doorman?

Doorman runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Doorman released?

Doorman was released on January 2, 1986.

Who directed Doorman?

Doorman was directed by Gary Youngman.

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Who is in the cast of Doorman?

Doorman stars Bradley Whitford as Terry Reilly, Jerry Campbell as Deliveryman and Bruce Taylor, among 9 credited actors.

Does Doorman have a post-credit scene?

No. Doorman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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