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The In-Laws(1979)
Status: Released
Date: 1979-06-15
67%
122 Votes
Time: 1h 43m
The FIRST Certified Crazy Person's Comedy.
Overview:
In preparation for his daughter's wedding, dentist Sheldon Kornpett meets Vince Ricardo, the groom's father. Vince, a manic fellow who claims to be a government agent, then proceeds to drag Sheldon into a series of chases and misadventures from New York to Central America.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $9,000,000.00
Revenue: $38,200,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The In-Laws
Top 10 Billed Cast
Peter Falk
Vincent J. Ricardo
Alan Arkin
Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S.
Richard Libertini
General Garcia
Nancy Dussault
Carol Kornpett
Penny Peyser
Barbara Kornpett
Arlene Golonka
Jean Ricardo
Michael Lembeck
Tommy Ricardo
Paul L. Smith
Mo
Ed Begley Jr.
Barry Lutz
James Hong
Bing Wong
Video Trailer The In-Laws
Video: The In-Laws (1979) Original Trailer
The In-Laws (1979) Original Trailer
Alan Arkin on THE IN-LAWS
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Alan Arkin on THE IN-LAWS - Featurette
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