Shock Treatment
“Trust me, I'm a doctor!”
Brad and Janet Majors find their strained marriage put to the test on popular Denton TV show Marriage Maze. Poor Brad is heavily sedated and institutionalised, whilst Janet is given a radical makeover and primed for stardom. But what are the real motivations behind the kooky DTV crew and their enigmatic head-honcho, Farley Flavors?
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About Shock Treatment
Shock Treatment is a 1981 English-language comedy film directed by Jim Sharman. The cast is led by Jessica Harper, Cliff DeYoung, Richard O'Brien. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings.
Shock Treatment was produced by 20th Century Fox, Lou Adler Productions, and Michael White Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 21, 1981, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Jim Sharman
- Writers
- Richard O'Brien, Jim Sharman
- Release date
- August 21, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, Lou Adler Productions, Michael White Productions
Shock Treatment cast & crew
Shock Treatment was directed by Jim Sharman and written by Richard O'Brien and Jim Sharman.
The cast features Jessica Harper as Janet Majors, Cliff DeYoung as Brad Majors / Farley Flavors, Richard O'Brien as Dr. Cosmo McKinley / Kitchenware Announcer (voice), Patricia Quinn as Dr. Nation McKinley, Charles Gray as Judge Oliver Wright, and Ruby Wax as Betty Hapschatt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Hartley, cinematography is by Mike Molloy, and it was produced by Lou Adler and John Goldstone.
Is Shock Treatment worth watching?
Shock Treatment holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 105 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Shock Treatment is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Shock Treatment
Jessica Harper
Janet Majors
Cliff DeYoung
Brad Majors / Farley Flavors
Richard O'Brien
Dr. Cosmo McKinley / Kitchenware Announcer (voice)
Patricia Quinn
Dr. Nation McKinley
Charles Gray
Judge Oliver Wright
Ruby Wax
Betty Hapschatt
Nell Campbell
Nurse Ansalong
Rik Mayall
'Rest Home' Ricky
Barry Humphries
Bert Schnick
Darlene Johnson
Emily Weiss
Manning Redwood
Harry Weiss
Wendy Raebeck
Macy Struthers
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Shock Treatment — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shock Treatment in United States?
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▸What language is Shock Treatment in?
Shock Treatment is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shock Treatment?
Shock Treatment runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Shock Treatment rated?
Shock Treatment is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 105 ratings.
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