Modern Problems
1981 · 1h 29m · PG
Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction
Directed by
Ken Shapiro
Overview
Jealous, harried air traffic controller Max Fielder, recently dumped by his girlfriend, comes into contact with nuclear waste and is granted the power of telekinesis, which he uses to not only win her back, but to gain a little revenge.
Director and cast
- Ken Shapiro Director
- Chevy Chase as Max Fielder
- Patti D'Arbanville as Darcy
- Dabney Coleman as Mark Winslow
- Mary Kay Place as Lorraine
- Nell Carter as Dorita
- Brian Doyle-Murray as Brian Stills
- Mitch Kreindel as Barry
- Arthur Sellers as Mobile Supervisor
- Sandy Helberg as Pete
- Neil Thompson as Controller #1
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