Movie·1989·1h 42m
The 'Burbs
He's a man of peace in a savage land... Suburbia.
Directed By
Joe Dante
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
When secretive new neighbors move in next door, suburbanite Ray Peterson and his friends let their paranoia get the best of them as they start to suspect the newcomers of evildoings and commence an investigation. But it's hardly how Ray, who much prefers drinking beer, reading his newspaper and watching a ball game on the tube expected to spend his vacation.
Written By
Dana Olsen
Producer
Larry Brezner, Michael Finnell
Cinematography
Robert M. Stevens
Music
Jerry Goldsmith
Editor
Marshall Harvey
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
1,379 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
Tom Hanks
Ray Peterson
Bruce Dern
Lt. Mark Rumsfield
Carrie Fisher
Carol Peterson
Rick Ducommun
Art Weingartner
Wendy Schaal
Bonnie Rumsfield
Corey Feldman
Ricky Butler
Courtney Gains
Hans Klopek
Henry Gibson
Dr. Werner Klopek
Gale Gordon
Walter Seznick
Dick Miller
Vic, Garbageman #1
Robert Picardo
Joe, Garbageman #2
Theodore Gottlieb
Uncle Reuben Klopek
Franklyn Ajaye
Detective #1
Cory Danziger
Dave Peterson
Rance Howard
Detective #2
Heather Haase
Ricky's Girlfriend
Nicky Katt
Steve Kuntz
Bill Stevenson
Ricky's Friend
// crew
Crew
Larry Brezner
Producer
Joe Dante
Director
Michael Finnell
Producer
Robert M. Stevens
Director of Photography
Ron Howard
Executive Producer
Marshall Harvey
Editor
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Dana Olsen
Writer
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