Comedy

Head Office (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Name: Head Office
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1986-01-03
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Judge Reinhold, Richard Masur, Jane Seymour, Lori-Nan Engler, Eddie Albert

Head Office is a 1986 comedy directed by Ken Finkleman, starring Judge Reinhold, Richard Masur and Jane Seymour. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $3.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 31 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross: $3.4M
Metascore: 31

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Released: January 3, 1986
Runtime: 1h 30m (90 min)
Director: Ken Finkleman
Genre: Comedy
Original language: English
Studio: TriStar Pictures
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Head Office About?

The premise of Head Office without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Navigating the ruthless environment of corporate power, recent college graduate John Issel (Judge Reinhold) quickly finds himself embroiled in a complex world of ambition and deception at I.N.C. As he climbs the corporate ladder, he discovers his success isn’t solely based on his abilities, but rather on the significant influence of his father. John must confront the unsettling truth about his position and the murky ethics within the company.

Head Office Themes & Keywords

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satirical
satire
satire comedy
cannabis
u.s. senator
bribe
corruption
protest
job promotion
yuppie
suicide
heart attack

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Cast & crew

Head Office Cast

Judge Reinhold leads the cast, with Richard Masur and Jane Seymour. Directed by Ken Finkleman; 10 actors are credited in all.

Director Ken Finkleman

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Head Office Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Head Office 31 on Metacritic.

Metacritic

31 Metascore
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TMDB

52% User score
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Plot

Head Office Plot Summary

What happens in Head Office from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Jack Issel (Richard Masur) climbs the corporate ladder at I.N.C., he becomes entangled in a complex web of corruption and deceit. His guides in this murky world are two prominent figures: Scott Dantley, the chief financial officer, and Bob Nixon, the chief operating officer. These mentors illustrate the art of manipulation, teaching Jack to utilize others for his own benefit. Their sentiments resonate with Max Landsberger, the personnel officer, who warns Jack that in business, the pursuit of money and power will always overshadow the wellbeing of individuals. Meanwhile, Jane Caldwell (Jane Seymour), the vice president of public relations at I.N.C., exemplifies this mindset, skillfully using her allure to ascend the corporate hierarchy with alarming speed.