See what happens when a dirty bum meets the filthy rich. Paul Mazursky’s critically acclaimed smash hit Down and Out in Beverly Hills hilariously updates Jean Renoir’s Boudu Saved By Drowning (1932) for the money hungry ‘80s. When a suicidal hobo (Nick Nolte) is rescued from a Beverly Hills swimming pool, the rich homeowners (Richard Dreyfuss, Bette Midler) take in the tired tramp and have their lives promptly turned outrageously upside down. Featuring stellar performances from the entire cast (including Little Richard as a next door neighbor and a small role for Mazursky, himself), a cool score from The Police’s Andy Summers and an unforgettable Mike the Dog as the family pup that nearly steals the whole show!
“Mazursky has a way of making comedies that are more intelligent and relevant than most of the serious films around… Down and Out in Beverly Hills made me laugh longer and louder than any film I’ve seen in a long time.” – Roger Ebert
“Down and Out in Beverly Hills continues Paul Mazursky’s love-hate relationship with the bourgeoisie and its institutions, especially marriage. It’s a loving caricature of the nouveau riche” – Variety
Marc Edward Heuck discusses Down and Out in Beverly Hills on the New Beverly blog.
