Modern Problems

Synopsis

Jealous, harried air traffic controller Max Fielder, recently dumped by his girlfriend, comes into contact with nuclear waste and is granted the power of telekinesis, which he uses to not only win her back, but to gain a little revenge.

Details

Director

Ken Shapiro

Release

December 25, 1981

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

20th Century Fox

Runtime

1h 29m

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Where to watch

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Cast

• 
  Chevy Chase

  Max Fielder
• 
  Patti D'Arbanville

  Darcy
• 
  Dabney Coleman

  Mark Winslow
• 
  Mary Kay Place

  Lorraine
• 
  Nell Carter

  Dorita
• 
  Brian Doyle-Murray

  Brian Stills
• 
  Mitch Kreindel

  Barry
• Arthur Sellers

  Mobile Supervisor
• 
  Sandy Helberg

  Pete
• Neil Thompson

  Controller #1
• Carl Irwin

  Controller #2
• Ronald E. House

  Vendor (as Ron House)

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