James Belushi and Whoopi Goldberg bring their extraordinary talents to this unforgettable story about the oddest couple to ever drive across America. Ever since he was beaned by a fastball in his childhood, Homer (Belushi) has been a little "off" in the head. Eddie (Goldberg) has always been a little crazy...but now that doctors have told her she's got a month to live, Eddie's crazier than ever! Together, they take off on a rollicking journey of a lifetime - and, along the way, learn about themselves, their families, and the healing power of their unlikely friendship.

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Homer & Eddie (1989)

R

Drama/Comedy/Crime · 1h 40m · 12/1/1989

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James Belushi and Whoopi Goldberg bring their extraordinary talents to this unforgettable story about the oddest couple to ever drive across America. Ever since he was beaned by a fastball in his childhood, Homer (Belushi) has been a little "off" in the head. Eddie (Goldberg) has always been a little crazy...but now that doctors have told her she's got a month to live, Eddie's crazier than ever! Together, they take off on a rollicking journey of a lifetime - and, along the way, learn about themselves, their families, and the healing power of their unlikely friendship.

Status

Released

Country

United States
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Cast
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James Belushi

Homer Lanza
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Jim Mapp

Harmonica Player
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John Waters

Robber #1
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Robert Glaudini

Robber #2
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James Thiel

Twin #1
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Jeff Thiel

Twin #2 (as Jeffrey Thiel)
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Andy Jarrell

Trucker
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Anne Ramsey

Edna
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Whoopi Goldberg

Eddie Cervi
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Michelle Milantoni

Fat Woman in Pizza Joint
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Mickey Jones

Man at Pizza Joint
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Annie O'Donnell

Wife at Pizza Joint
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Katherine Barrese

Waitress
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Tad Horino

Mickey
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Karen Black

Belle
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Jack Goode Jr.

Tawdry Man
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Ernestine McClendon

Esther
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Pruitt Taylor Vince

Cashier
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Wayne Grace

Preacher
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Smitty Smith

Man Shoveling Snow
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Lee Armstrong

Husband at Fruit Stand
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Jan Bina

Wife at Fruit Stand
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Harry Caesar

Street Person
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Al Noble

Street Crazy #1
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Louis B. Scott Sr.

Street Crazy #2
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Sebastian Massa

Bartender
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Tommy 'Tiny' Lister

Man in Bar with Gun
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Mae Mercer

Ellen
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Pat Ast

Maggie Sinclair
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Nick LaTour

Bar Customer
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Beah Richards

Linda Cervi
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Boris Aplon

Driver in Fancy Car
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Angelyne

Blonde
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Tony Epper

Gas Station Attendant
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Vincent Schiavelli

Priest
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Jimmie F. Skaggs

Jesus #1
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Nancy Parsons

Maid
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Tracey Walter

Tommy Dearly
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Fritz Feld

Mortician
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Barbara Pilavin

Mrs. Lanza
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Angelo Bertolini

Mr. Lanza
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Sasha Barrese

4-Year-Old Girl
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Ann Vincent

Singing Twin #1
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Dorothy Vincent

Singing Twin #2
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Jesse J. Donnelly

Jesse
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Marjorie Bransfield

Betsy
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Jeffrey Arbaugh

Jesus #2
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Don Hanmer

Cashier #2
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Ed DeFusco

Bobby French
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James Costy

Neighbor
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Paul Bogh

Parade Attendee (uncredited)
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Michelle Kinne

Parade Attendee (uncredited)
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Sparrow LaPoint

Polka Dancer - Aqua and White Dress (uncredited)
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Alexander Mackenzie

Policeman #1 (uncredited)
Crew
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Andrei Konchalovsky

Director
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Patrick Cirillo

Writer
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Homer & Eddie

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4/14/2009

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