Christopher McDonald .... Tappy Tibbons
Louise Lasser .... Ada
Marcia Jean Kurtz .... Rae
Janet Sarno .... Mrs. Pearlman
Suzanne Shepherd .... Mrs. Scarlini
Joanne Gordon .... Mrs. Ovadia
Charlotte Aronofsky .... Mrs. Miles
Mark Margolis .... Mr. Rabinowitz
Michael Kaycheck .... Donut Cop (as Mike Kaycheck)
Jack O'Connell .... Corn Dog Stand Boss
Chas Mastin .... Lyle Russel
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Also Known As:
Delusion Over Addiction
MPAA: Rated R for intense depiction of drug addiction, graphic sexuality, strong language and some violence. (edited version)
Runtime: 102 min / South Korea:100 min
Country: USA
Language: English
Color: Color (DeLuxe)
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Certification: USA:NC-17 (original rating) (certificate #37726) / Argentina:16 / Australia:R / Canada:16+ (Quebec) / Canada:18A (edited version) / Canada:R (director's cut) / Chile:14 (re-rated) / Finland:K-15 / France:-12 / Germany:16 / Hong Kong:III / Ireland:18 / Japan:R-15 / Mexico:C / Netherlands:16 / New Zealand:R18 / Norway:15 / Peru:14 / Portugal:M/16 / Singapore:R(A) / South KoreaBanned) (original rating) / South Korea:18 (re-rating) / Spain:18 / Sweden:15 / UK:18 / USA:Open (rating surrendered: 2000) / USA:R (censored video version)
Trivia: Director Darren Aronofsky asked Jared Leto and Marlon Wayans to avoid sex and sugar for a period of 30 days in order to better understand an overwhelming craving. (more)
Goofs: Factual errors: Sara is given multiple jolts of ECT while fully conscious. Real ECT patients are always anesthetized, and only one extremely low-voltage charge is administered. (more)
Quotes: Laughing Guard: That's the trouble with ya New York dope fiends. Ya got a rotten attitude. (more)
Awards: Nominated for Oscar. Another 19 wins & 30 nominations (more)