Many Happy Returns(1986)
The IRS is picking on Bud Robinson. It's not a fair fight. The IRS doesn't stand a chance.
In this satire of the I.R.S., George Segal plays an Average Joe targeted for the Audit from Hell. His bank accounts are frozen, his home and business are attached by the government, and his wife leaves him. Segal is forced to move into the house of his obnoxious brother-in-law where lot of Odd Couple-type comedy ensues. Segal then plots to turn the tables on the I.R.S., and win back his wife and life.
Movie: Many Happy Returns
Top 10 Billed Cast
William 'Bud' Robinson
Darryl Webb
Sally Robinson
Dave Kemp
Marsha Brenner
Jerry Brenner
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In this satire of the I.R.S., George Segal plays an Average Joe targeted for the Audit from Hell. His bank accounts are frozen, his home and business are attached by the government, and his wife leaves him. Segal is forced to move into the house of his obnoxious brother-in-law where lot of Odd Couple-type comedy ensues. Segal then plots to turn the tables on the I.R.S., and win back his wife and life.
Release Date
1986-09-19
Average
3.8
Rating:
1.9 startsTagline
The IRS is picking on Bud Robinson. It's not a fair fight. The IRS doesn't stand a chance.
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Languages:
English
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