The In-Laws
Director: Arthur Hiller
Actors: Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Richard Libertini
PlotA mild-mannered dentist, Sheldon Kornpett, is living a quiet life in New York City. He’s about to see his daughter, Barbara, marry off to the son of Vince Ricardo, a seemingly affable but slightly suspicious character. Sheldon's suspicions about his soon-to-be in-law begin to balloon after a series of odd and out-of-place comments and behaviors from Vince, who claims to work for the CIA. Despite his reservations, at the urging of family and a desire to bond before the wedding, Sheldon decides to give Vince a chance, inadvertently stepping into a world far beyond his quiet, daily routines.
As Sheldon becomes more entangled with Vince’s mysterious and chaotic professional life, the duo embarks on a series of zany and dangerous adventures. Initially skeptical of Vince's claims and cautious about the unfolding situations, Sheldon finds himself on a wild journey that takes them far from New York City's dental offices to the jungles of Central America. Here, the odd couple faces off against dictators and gets caught up in a complicated international intrigue involving counterfeit plates, with Sheldon questioning how he'll ever return to his uneventful life - if at all possible. Through this whirlwind, the men forge an unlikely bond, navigating the outrageous predicaments with humor and a growing mutual respect.
Writers: Andrew Bergman
Release Date: 12 Sep 1979
Runtime: 103 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish, Mandarin
Home Video Reviews
Classic 'The In-Laws' shines in 2K on Blu-ray with cast interviews. A must-see original, far surpassing its remake. Highly recommended!
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