Better Off Dead
Movie
1985
PG
1 HOUR 38 MINS
Comedy
After his girlfriend ditches him for a boorish ski jock, Lane decides that suicide is the only answer. However, his increasingly inept attempts bring him only more agony and embarrassment. Filled with the wildest teen nightmares.
Cast & Crew
John Cusack Lane Meyer
Diane Franklin Monique Junot
David Ogden Stiers Al Meyer
Kim Darby Jenny Meyer
Demian Slade Johnny Gasparini
Scooter Stevens Badger Meyer
Curtis Armstrong Charles De Mar
Amanda Wyss Beth Truss
Vincent Schiavelli Mr. Kerber
Laura Waterbury Mrs. Smith
Savage Steve Holland Director
Savage Steve Holland Screenwriter
Michael Jaffe Producer
Gil Friesen Executive Producer
Andrew Meyer Executive Producer
Isidore Mankofsky Cinematography
Alan Balsam Film Editing
Rupert Hine Original Music
Herman Zimmerman Production Designer
Gary Moreno Set Decoration
David Roester Costume Design
Caro Jones Casting
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Tuesday, March 25
Dumped teen (John Cusack) meets a French exchange student (Diane Franklin).
Tuesday, April 1
Dumped teen (John Cusack) meets a French exchange student (Diane Franklin).
Saturday, April 5
Dumped teen (John Cusack) meets a French exchange student (Diane Franklin).
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