Death to Smoochy

Death to Smoochy

Death to Smoochy is a 2002 American dark comedy film directed by and starring Danny DeVito and starring Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Catherine Keener, and Jon Stewart. "Rainbow Randolph" Smiley , a happily corrupt children's television host, is disgraced by an FBI sting for ripping off parents who want their kids on the show. He is replaced by the "squeaky clean" Sheldon Mopes and his character, Smoochy the Rhino. Mopes is uniquely sincere and thoroughly interested in providing quality child edutainment but is seen by the network as nothing but a substitute for Randolph and they...
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quick facts
Release date:March 29, 2002
Directed by:Danny DeVito
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:109 Minutes
Producer:Peter Macgregor-Scott, Andrew Lazar
Editor:Jon Poll
Music by:Edward Norton, David Newman
Cinematography:Anastas N. Michos
Screenplay by:Adam Resnick
Estimated budget:$50,000,000
Genre:Comedy

Cast of Death to Smoochy

Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Rainbow Randolph
Born:July 21, 1951
Age:60
Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Burke Bennett
Born:November 17, 1944
Age:67
Hank Azaria
Hank Azaria
Born:April 25, 1964
Age:48
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek
Born:September 2, 1966
Age:45
Catherine Keener
Catherine Keener
Nora Wells
Born:March 23, 1959
Age:53
Edward Norton
Edward Norton
Sheldon Mopes
Born:August 18, 1969
Age:42

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
2002 Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor, Robin Williams
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Film director of Death to Smoochy

Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Born: November 17, 1944
Age: 67

Daniel Michael "Danny" DeVito, Jr. is an American actor, comedian, director and producer. He first gained prominence for his portrayal of Louie De Palma on the ABC and NBC television series Taxi , for which he won a Golden Globe and an Emmy. DeVito and his wife, Rhea Perlman, founded Jersey Films,...
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Amazing Stories: Book One Comedy
I Married a Witch 2007
Queen B 2005
Duplex 2003 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Death to Smoochy 2002 R (USA) Comedy
Matilda 1996 PG (USA) Fantasy
Hoffa 1992 R (USA) Biography
The War of the Roses 1989 R (USA) Comedy
Throw Momma from the Train 1987 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
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Music contributors for Death to Smoochy

Edward Norton
Edward Norton

Edward Harrison Norton is an American actor, screenwriter, film director and producer. In 1996, his supporting role in the courtroom drama Primal...
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Filming locations for Death to Smoochy

New York City
New York City

New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
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Hamilton
Hamilton

Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe....
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Toronto
Toronto

Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
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Times Square
Times Square

Times Square is a major commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, United States, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Times Square, iconified as "The Crossroads of the World" and the "The Great White Way", is the...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who was the director of the motion picture "Death to Smoochy"?
  • A:
    Danny DeVito directed the movie.
  • Q:
    Who is credited for writing the film Death to Smoochy?
  • A:
    Adam Resnick wrote the movie's script.
  • Q:
    When was the premier of the movie "Death to Smoochy"?
  • A:
    The film was released in March, 2002.
  • Q:
    Which actors starred in the motion picture, "Death to Smoochy"?
  • A:
    Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Danny DeVito, Catherine Keener and Jon Stewart played roles in the film.
  • Q:
    Who distributed the movie, "Death to Smoochy"?
  • A:
    Warner Bros. Entertainment was the film's distributor.
  • Q:
    Which locations were featured in the film Death to Smoochy?
  • A:
    Locations used in the movie's production include New York, Hamilton and Toronto.
  • Q:
    Who played a role in the production of the film, "Death to Smoochy"?
  • A:
    Peter Macgregor-Scott and Andrew Lazar produced the movie.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the movie Death to Smoochy?
  • A:
    David Newman, Edward Norton and David Newman composed the musical score for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    How long is the runtime of the movie "Death to Smoochy"?
  • A:
    The total runtime is 109 minutes.

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