Checking Out (1988)
Overview
When his best friend dies of a heart attack, Ray Macklin becomes a man obsessed with his own mortality. Convinced that all his aches and pains are an indication of his imminent death, Ray's life turns into a slapstick farce of health-crazed anxiety and hypochondria.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.6 |
Directed By
David Leland
Crew
Joe Eszterhas
David Leland
Ben Myron
Greg Gault
Robbie Knott
Valli O'Reilly
Nancy Haigh
Adelle Lutz
Kathryn Kimler
Doug Coleman
John Branagan
Ray Lykins
Kathy W. Estocin
Hank Baumert
Elisabeth Leustig
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Carter Burwell
George Harrison
Barbara Ling
TOP CAST
Jeff Daniels
Ray Macklin
Melanie Mayron
Jenny Macklin
Michael Tucker
Harry Lardner
Kathleen York
Diana
Ann Magnuson
Connie Hagen
Allan Havey
Pat Hagen
Jo Harvey Allen
Barbara
Ian Wolfe
Mr. D'Amato
Billy Beck
Father Carmody
Allan Rich
Dr. Haskell
John Durbin
Spencer Gillinger
David Byrne
Bartender
George Harrison
Cleaner
Adelle Lutz
Dr. Helmsley
Felton Perry
Dr. Duffin
Danton Stone
Dr. Wolfe
Matthew Hurley
Joey Macklin
Stephen Tobolowsky
Pharmacist
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