Stir Crazy

New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work elsewhere, landing jobs wearing woodpecker costumes to promote the opening of a bank. When their feathery costumes are stolen and used in a bank robbery, they no longer have to worry about employment — they're sent to prison.

Tagline

“Two jailbirds who just want out of the cage.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Crime

Director

Sidney Poitier

Original Language

EN

What is Stir Crazy about?

New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work elsewhere, landing jobs wearing woodpecker costumes to promote the opening of a bank. When their feathery costumes are stolen and used in a bank robbery, they no longer have to worry about employment — they're sent to prison.

Who directed Stir Crazy?

Stir Crazy was directed by Sidney Poitier.

When was Stir Crazy released?

Stir Crazy was released on December 12, 1980.

How long is Stir Crazy?

Stir Crazy has a runtime of 1h 51m.

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