Checking Out (1989 film)
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Checking Out 
Directed by David Leland Produced by Ben Myron
Garth Thomas
George Harrison
Denis O'BrienWritten by Joe Eszterhas Starring Jeff Daniels
Melanie Mayron
Michael Tucker
Kathleen York
Ann Magnuson
Allan Havey
Danton Stone
Stephen TobolowskyMusic by Carter Burwell Cinematography Ian Wilson Editing by Lee Percy Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures Release date(s) April 21, 1989 Running time 96 minutes Country USA Language English Box office $31,000 US Checking Out is an American comedy film, made in 1989, directed by David Leland and starring Jeff Daniels.
Plot summary
Ray Macklin (Daniels) is obsessed with his own mortality. When a close friend suddenly dies of a heart attack at a barbecue, Ray becomes convinced that every ache, pain and twinge he experiences is a sign of his own impending death. His unjustified fears lead him into ever more extensive hypochondria.
DVD Release
MGM released a full screen DVD in 2003. Image Entertainment is now set to release a new DVD of the film, as well as a Blu-Ray of the film on January 18, 2011.
External links
- Checking Out at the Internet Movie Database
- Checking Out at AllRovi
Films directed by David Leland 1980s Wish You Were Here (1987) · Checking Out (1989)1990s The Big Man (1990) · The Land Girls (1998)2000s Concert for George (2003) · Virgin Territory (2007)Categories:- English-language films
- 1989 films
- 1980s comedy films
- American comedy films
- American films
- 1980s comedy film stubs
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