Wacko (1982) Horror Mystery Comedy
Wacko (1982) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG | Genres Horror, Mystery, Comedy | Runtime 1h 27m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.71/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.9/10
Wacko Plot Synopsis:
Thirteen years after the "Lawnmower Killer" killed her sister, high school student Mary Graves and obsessed detective Dick Harbinger are on the lookout for the killer to reappear during the annual Halloween Pumpkin Prom.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Cops try to track down the infamous "Lawnmower Killer".
Tagline: The wacky comedy
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Wacko Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1982 (more 1982 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 87 minutes / Genres: Horror, Mystery, Comedy
Directors: Greydon Clark
Stars: Joe Don Baker, Stella Stevens, George Kennedy, Julia Duffy, Scott McGinnis … (cast list)
Production Co.: Jensen Farley PicturesLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Wacko Release Dates DVD: Sep 16, 2018
Writers: Dana Olsen, Michael Spound, Jim Kouf
Producers: Curtis Burch, Greydon Clark, Michael R. Starita
Musicians: Arthur Kempel
Cinematographers: Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
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Wacko (1982) Cast (Click to Expand)
Wacko Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Don Baker | ... | Dick Harbinger |
| Stella Stevens | ... | Mrs. Doctor Graves |
| George Kennedy | ... | Mr. Doctor Graves |
| Julia Duffy | ... | Mary Graves |
| Scott McGinnis | ... | Norman Bates |
| Elizabeth Daily | ... | Bambi |
| Michele Tobin | ... | Rosie |
| Andrew Dice Clay | ... | Tony Schlongini (as Andrew Clay) |
| Anthony James | ... | Zeke |
| Sonny Carl Davis | ... | Weirdo (as Sonny Davis) |
| David Drucker | ... | The Looney |
| Jeff Altman | ... | Harry Palms |
| Victor Brandt | ... | Dr. Moreau |
| Wil Albert | ... | Dr. Denton |
| Charles Napier | ... | Chief O''Hara |
| Michael Lee Gogin | ... | Damien |
| Claudia Lonow | ... | Pam Graves |
| Tamar Howard | ... | Little Mary |
| Darby Hinton | ... | Rookie Cop |
| Jacqulin Cole | ... | Librarian |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Joe Don Baker (b. February 12, 1936) – Dick Harbinger
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 2¼" (1.89 m) - Stella Stevens (b. October 1, 1938) – Mrs. Doctor Graves
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - George Kennedy, as Mr. Doctor Graves, passed away at age 91 in Middleton, Idaho, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Julia Duffy (b. June 27, 1951) – Mary Graves
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Scott McGinnis – Norman Bates
- Elizabeth Daily (b. September 11, 1961) – Bambi
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' (1.52 m)
Also known as: E.G. Dailey | E. G. Daily | E.G. Daily | EG Daily | E.G. Daly | E.G.Daily | Elizabeth Guttman | Lizzy Hunter - Michele Tobin – Rosie
- Andrew Dice Clay (b. September 29, 1957) – Tony Schlongini (as Andrew Clay)
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Andrew 'Dice' Clay | Andrew Clay | Andy Clay | Dice | Andrew Clay Silverstein | Andrew Silverstein - Anthony James, as Zeke, passed away at age 77 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 6½" (2 m) - Sonny Carl Davis – Weirdo (as Sonny Davis)
Also known as: Sonny Davis - David Drucker – The Looney
- Jeff Altman (b. August 13, 1951) – Harry Palms
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Jeffrey Altman - Victor Brandt (b. September 19, 1942) – Dr. Moreau
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Victor E. Brandt | Victor Elliot Brandt | Vic Brandt | Barry Cobbler - Wil Albert (b. August 22, 1930) – Dr. Denton
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Will Albert - Charles Napier, as Chief O''Hara, passed away at age 75 in Bakersfield, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Chuck Napier
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