S.O.B. (1981): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
S.O.B. is a 1981 comedy drama directed by Blake Edwards, starring Richard Mulligan, Loretta Swit and Julie Andrews. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $14.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is S.O.B. About?
The premise of S.O.B. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Facing a career crisis, director Felix Farmer conceives a shocking plan to revive his failing musical: turning it into an adult film. He must then persuade his actress wife, Sally, to participate in this daring and provocative project, challenging her personal and professional boundaries in a bid for cinematic redemption.
S.O.B. Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- depression
- beach house
- attempted suicide
- doctor
- funeral
- song during opening credits
- tantrum
- nervous breakdown
- musical number
- film producer
- female frontal nudity
- viking funeral
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- cynicism
- filmmaking
- film director
- dog
- corpse
- title spoken by character
- orgy
- beach
- falling through the floor
- sex scene
- insanity
- hitchhiker
- song
- party
- shot in the chest
- security guard
- quarrel
- reckless driving
- film set
- falling on someone
- gossip columnist
- police chase
- film studio
- film business
- suicidal man
- studio executive
- vomiting on someone
- car crash
- actress
- irreverence
- hollywood california
- behind the scenes
- husband wife relationship
- shot to death
- death
- film industry
- interrupted sex
- bedroom
S.O.B. Cast
Richard Mulligan leads the cast, with Loretta Swit and Julie Andrews. Directed by Blake Edwards; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Blake Edwards
Also Starring in S.O.B.
· 6 moreMore from Blake Edwards
More films directed by Blake Edwards, best-rated first: Victor Victoria, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Days of Wine and Roses and A Shot in the Dark.
S.O.B. Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave S.O.B. 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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S.O.B. Plot Summary
What happens in S.O.B. 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
The narrative serves as a satirical take on the film industry and the extravagance of Hollywood life. We follow the journey of Felix Farmer, portrayed by Richard Mulligan, a wildly successful producer-director whose reign is abruptly halted by the disastrous flop of his latest project, leading him down a path of despair and madness. In his quest to escape his tumultuous reality, Felix attempts to end his life multiple times:
- His first attempt involves carbon monoxide poisoning in his vehicle. However, as fate would have it, the car accidentally shifts into gear, resulting in a chaotic drive through his garage, off a sand dune, and ultimately plunging into the Pacific Ocean.
Full summary
The whole story of S.O.B., scene by scene
S.O.B. Box Office
S.O.B. grossed $14.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$14.9M
- US & Canada
- $14.9M
S.O.B. Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Michael Schlesinger on S.O.B.
How Well Do You Know S.O.B.?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the main character struggling with a film flop?
Cars in S.O.B.
35 cars on screen, including the 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the Clénet Series I.
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1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
Clénet Series I Important role -
Harley-Davidson Important role -
1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Convertible W111 Important role
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S.O.B. FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of S.O.B., each answered in a sentence.
How long is S.O.B.?
S.O.B. runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was S.O.B. released?
S.O.B. was released on July 1, 1981.
Who directed S.O.B.?
S.O.B. was directed by Blake Edwards.
More films by Blake Edwards Who is in the cast of S.O.B.?
S.O.B. stars Richard Mulligan, Loretta Swit and Julie Andrews, among 10 credited actors.
How much did S.O.B. make at the box office?
S.O.B. grossed $14.9 million worldwide.
How is S.O.B. rated?
S.O.B. has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 62 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does S.O.B. have a post-credit scene?
No. S.O.B. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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