S.O.B. (1981)

Director:

Blake Edwards

Writer:

Blake Edwards (writer)

Release Date:

1 July 1981 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Once upon a time in Hollywood...

Plot:

A film-within-a-film: a fading movie producer has a plan for a successful movie: get a actress famous...

Plot Keywords:

Twisted Version Of Current World | Acronym In Title | Actress Breaking Typecast | Entire Title Is Capitalized Acronym | Female Nudity

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 3 nominations

Cast

Julie Andrews	...	Sally Miles
William Holden	...	Tim Culley
Marisa Berenson	...	Mavis
Larry Hagman	...	Dick Benson
Robert Loggia	...	Herb Maskowitz
Stuart Margolin	...	Gary Murdock
Richard Mulligan	...	Felix Farmer
Robert Preston	...	Dr. Irving Finegarten
Craig Stevens	...	Willard
Loretta Swit	...	Polly Reed
Robert Vaughn	...	David Blackman
Robert Webber	...	Ben Coogan
Shelley Winters	...	Eva Brown
Jennifer Edwards	...	Lila
Rosanna Arquette	...	Babs

Runtime:

122 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:11 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California, USA

Company:

Artista Management

Trivia:

'Robert Vaughn' recently revealed on the "Ron & Fez" XM Satellite radio program that his character was based upon legendary film producer 'Robert Evans' .

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: The Cadillac that crashes through the garage wall is not the same car as was in the garage, but a cheaper model.

Quotes:

Dr. Irving Finegarten: Hello Polly.
Polly Reed: Irving!
Dr. Irving Finegarten: You look like an anemic turtle.
Polly Reed: You're gonna let that SHYSTER on?
Dr. Irving Finegarten: I could sue you for calling me that, Polly! A shyster is a disreputable lawyer. I'M a QUACK!

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004) (TV)

What Price Hollywood?

This is an atypical revenge movie. I'm not talking about the film's storyline, but about the motivation behind the creation of this production. After becoming disillusioned with Hollywood, director Edwards goes vigilante in the most unusual, funny manner. He wrote, produced and directed this frontal-attack on the Hollywood structure, and Edwards' bitter cynicism can be felt as each scene unfolds. Edwards' satire is unsubtle, and borderline tasteless, but I found the movie surprisingly funny, and spot on. It is a clever farce, with plenty of slapstick and crude humor, but directed with vigor and enthusiastically performed by an all-star cast. I guess this is the kind of film that you either love or hate; I definitely had a great time watching this movie. It is funny to see the classy Julie Andrews in the midst of so much comical mayhem, and I applaud the courageous way in which she spoofs her saccharine image (her topless sequence is a hoot!). One of Edwards' most enjoyable comedies and recommended if you like the director's work.