

Wired
1989-08-25 · 112 min · ★ 3.6
The ghost of John Belushi looks back on his troubled life and career.
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Production details
- Directors
- Larry Peerce
- Production companies
- Lion Screen Entertainment, FM Entertainment, Taurus Film
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 1,089,000
Top Cast
Michael ChiklisJohn Belushi
Ray SharkeyAngel Velasquez
J.T. WalshBob Woodward
Patti D'ArbanvilleCathy Smith
Lucinda JenneyJudy Belushi
Alex RoccoArnie Fromson
Jere BurnsLou Connors
Clyde KusatsuCoroner Thomas Noguchi
Tom BowerDetective
Earl BillingsDetective
Dakin MatthewsWashington Post Editor
J.C. QuinnComedy Coach
Blake ClarkDusty Jenkins
Paul Ben-VictorTom Perino
Ned BellamyPaul ForrestTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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