Modern Problems

Modern Problems (1981) — comedy, romance, science-fiction film. Directed by Ken Shapiro. Starring Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville, Dabney Coleman, Mary Kay Place. This page maps 3 characters and 2 relationships between them as an interactive character network.

Modern Problems (1981) Poster

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Story Analysis

A troubled man gains telekinetic powers, misuses them through insecurity, and ultimately finds emotional acceptance.

Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction · 5.4/10 · 89 min · 1981

Credits

Director

Ken Shapiro
Cast

as Max Fielder

Chevy Chase
Cast

as Darcy

Patti D'Arbanville
Cast

as Mark Winslow

Dabney Coleman
Cast

as Lorraine

Mary Kay Place
Cast

as Dorita

Nell Carter
Cast

as Brian Stills

Brian Doyle-Murray
Cast

as Barry

Mitch Kreindel
Cast

as Mobile Supervisor

Arthur Sellers
Cast

as Pete

Sandy Helberg
Cast

as Controller #1

Neil Thompson
Cast

as Controller #2

Carl Irwin
Cast

as Vendor (as Ron House)

Ronald E. House

Videos

Modern Problems (1981) Trailer

Images

Content sources

Plot analysis generated from content on Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Related entry on Wikidata (Q627568), public domain (CC0).