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Arthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must ... Read allArthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must sober up and get a real job.Arthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must sober up and get a real job.
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John C. Vennema
- Maitre D'
- (as John Vennema)
John A. Zee
- Bald Executive
- (as John Zee)
- Director
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Did you know
- TriviaThe character of Susan Johnson was not played by Jill Eikenberry who had portrayed the character in Arthur (1981). This was because Eikenberry was at the time unavailable due to being contracted to L.A. Law (1986), playing Ann Kelsey. Because of this, the part of Susan Johnson in this movie was played by Cynthia Sikes instead. The movie even pokes fun at this in a scene where Arthur remarks at how much taller Susan has gotten since the last time he saw her.
- GoofsWhen Susan is on her father's boat during the party, her necklace disappears and reappears between shots.
- SoundtracksLove Is My Decision
(Theme from Arthur 2 on the Rocks)
Performed by Chris De Burgh
Written by Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Chris De Burgh
Courtesy of A&M Records
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A beautiful little film.
This has got to be one of the most under-rated and under seen sequels in history. Arthur 2 is not as good as the film that preceeded it but it is NOT a bad film. Arthur 2 if anything gives us the film that Dudley Moore and Steve Gordon were trying to back in 1981. One of the main criticism's is that it gives out a bad message the alcoholism is good. The film does nothing of the sort, Arthur strives through out the film to change his drinking ways and succeeds in the final part of the film. The film itself is not as funny as Arthur was, but you hardly notice this because it tells a good dramatic story.
Bud Yorkin handles the direction excellently, and the movie contains a magical back drop of Christmas time New York. Dudley is again funny and like-able, just as he was in Arthur, allthough both the Actor and the Character have matured. Liza Minelli is again kookie as Linda, allthough she plays the role like the preceeding seven years took place within a week. Nothing changes with her performance and one is greatful. One really feels for Arthur and Linda, as they struggle with the fact of first not being able to have children, and secondly being destitute. Without spoiling the movie for those who have not seen it, there is a happy ending. Burt Bacharach's score is again heartbreaking and wonderful and the title song sung by Chris De Burgh is as good as the Chris Cross original. And finally Sir John Gielguid makes a heart breaking and beautifull return as an Obi Wan Kenobi like Hobson. A christams ghost if you will.
A Beatifull film. One ready for re-evaluation. Lets raise our glasses to Arthur and Linda.
Bud Yorkin handles the direction excellently, and the movie contains a magical back drop of Christmas time New York. Dudley is again funny and like-able, just as he was in Arthur, allthough both the Actor and the Character have matured. Liza Minelli is again kookie as Linda, allthough she plays the role like the preceeding seven years took place within a week. Nothing changes with her performance and one is greatful. One really feels for Arthur and Linda, as they struggle with the fact of first not being able to have children, and secondly being destitute. Without spoiling the movie for those who have not seen it, there is a happy ending. Burt Bacharach's score is again heartbreaking and wonderful and the title song sung by Chris De Burgh is as good as the Chris Cross original. And finally Sir John Gielguid makes a heart breaking and beautifull return as an Obi Wan Kenobi like Hobson. A christams ghost if you will.
A Beatifull film. One ready for re-evaluation. Lets raise our glasses to Arthur and Linda.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Arthur on the Rocks
- Filming locations
- Pier 17, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Burt Johnson's yacht party)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $14,681,192
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,150,962
- Jul 10, 1988
- Gross worldwide
- $14,681,192
- Runtime1 hour 53 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988) officially released in India in English?
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