Checking Out (1989 film)
| Checking Out | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | David Leland |
| Produced by |
Ben Myron Garth Thomas George Harrison Denis O'Brien |
| Written by | Joe Eszterhas |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Carter Burwell |
| Cinematography | Ian Wilson |
| Edited by | Lee Percy |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release dates |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $31,000 US |
Checking Out is an American comedy film, made in 1989, directed by David Leland and starring Jeff Daniels.[1]
Plot
Ray Macklin is obsessed with his own mortality. When a close friend suddenly dies of a heart attack at a barbecue, Ray becomes convinced that every ache, pain and twinge he experiences is a sign of his own impending death. His unjustified fears lead him into ever more extensive hypochondria.
DVD release
MGM released a full screen DVD in 2003. Image Entertainment released a new DVD of the film, as well as a Blu-ray of the film on January 18, 2011.
References
External links
- Checking Out at the Internet Movie Database
- Checking Out at Rotten Tomatoes
- Checking Out at AllMovie
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