Overview
Sam Stone hates his wife Barbara so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers who want $500,000 ransom in exchange for her life. Fully intending to ignore every one of the kidnappers' demands in the hopes that they do him a favor and murder her for him, the two confused kidnappers have to figure out how they're going get their money, and what they're going to do with the overbearing Barbara.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Ruthless People?
Ruthless People was directed by David ZuckerJerry ZuckerJim Abrahams.
What was the budget and revenue for Ruthless People?
The official budget was $11,000,000 and the movie went on to gross $71,600,000 worldwide.
Where was Ruthless People produced?
It was produced by companies including Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II in United States of America.
Ruthless People Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Ruthless People wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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