The In-Laws Page #3

Synopsis: In preparation for his daughter's wedding, dentist Sheldon Kornpett meets Vince Ricardo, the groom's father. Vince, a manic fellow who claims to be a government agent, then proceeds to drag Sheldon into a series of chases and misadventures from New York to Central America.
Director(s): Arthur Hiller
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
 
IMDB:
7.4
Rotten Tomatoes:
90%
PG
Year:
1979
103 min
1,168 Views


I've been getting|The National Geographic for years...

Dad, could I have some more wine?

Oh, I'd like some too,|for the purposes of a toast.

Oh, what a good idea.

I'm not the most eloquent guy|in the world...

...but I would like to say that this|has been a most lovely occasion.

And I couldn't agree more.

On Sunday, there's gonna be another|occasion, even more lovely, more sacred.

And all I really wanna say is that...

...I'm just honored...

...and moved to be part of|the Kornpett family.

And I hope we'll be together in the good|times to share them with joy.

And if there are bad times, God forbid,|we'll work that out too...

...but together.

- That was really lovely, Mr. Ricardo.|- And I feel the same way, Dad.

I'd like to say that...

...as difficult as it is for me|to give my little girl away...

...I'm very happy that it's to|someone as wonderful as Tommy.

I hope that the Kornpetts and Ricardos|share many happy, peaceful occasions...

...through many happy, peaceful years.|- Hear, hear!

Dad, that was sweet.

- Excuse me, where is the phone?|- Phone?

- There's one in the kitchen.|- Where is the furthest one?

I have to make a long-distance call...

...and with these overseas connections|I have to scream like a banshee.

There's one in the basement,|but it's a mess.

That's okay.

- Through there?|- I'll show you.

Please, don't bother.|I'll find it.

- Dad and his mysterious phone calls.|- What did you say?

I just said, "Dad|and his mysterious phone calls."

- What the hell do you mean by that?|- Nothing.

Really!

You're always making weird calls|in backrooms and pay booths.

You little snot-nose! Those phone|calls put you through college!

- I'm sure Tommy didn't mean to...|- I worked myself up to where...

...I can make these top-level|phone calls...

...to top businessmen,|and my own son derogates.

Dad, I wasn't derogating.

Well, maybe you weren't.

I'm terribly sorry,|it's been a long day.

Listen...

- Through there?|- First door to the left.

- Pull the string for the light.|- Thanks a million.

He's been working very hard lately.

- Listen...|- Normally he's...

Usually he's so affectionate|and physical with Tommy.

I can understand|a certain amount of resentment.

He's had to work really hard|in his life and I really haven't.

It's Ricardo.

Yes, very smoothly.|But listen.

That kind of money by tomorrow,|that's impossible.

No, Ralph, you don't understand.

This is a major international deal. We're|not fencing some sh*t in the street.

No, they're not all in there.

I kept one in case you pulled|something like this.

What's the point in threatening me?|You can't...

Hello?

Oh, Christ.

Dad, what are you talking about?

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Andrew Bergman

Andrew Bergman (born February 20, 1945) is an American screenwriter, film director, and novelist. New York magazine in 1985 dubbed him "The Unknown King of Comedy". His best known films include Blazing Saddles, The In-Laws, and The Freshman. more…

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