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The 'Burbs is a american film of genre Thriller directed by Joe Dante released in USA on 17 february 1989 with Tom Hanks

The 'Burbs (1989)

The 'Burbs
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Released in USA 17 february 1989
Length 1h41
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Thriller,    Comedy,    Comedy-drama,    Horror
Rating67% 3.3996453.3996453.3996453.3996453.399645

The 'Burbs is a 1989 American black comedy film directed by Joe Dante starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman, Wendy Schaal and Henry Gibson. The film was written by Dana Olsen, who also has a cameo in the movie. The film pokes fun at suburban environments and their eccentric dwellers.

Synopsis

On Mayfield Place, a quiet cul-de-sac in the fictional suburban town of Hinkley Hills, Ray Peterson (Tom Hanks) is trying to learn more about his mysterious new next-door neighbors, the Klopeks.

Actors

Tom Hanks

(Ray Peterson)
Bruce Dern

(Lt. Mark Rumsfield)
Carrie Fisher

(Carol Peterson)
Rick Ducommun

(Art Weingartner)
Corey Feldman

(Ricky Butler)
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