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Nothing But Trouble

Nothing But Trouble

All they wanted was a little getaway. All they got was nothing but trouble.

19915.21h 34m

Overview

While attempting to seduce gorgeous lawyer Diane Lightson, wealthy gadabout Chris Thorne agrees to drive her to Atlantic City, N.J. But, when some reckless driving draws the attention of a deeply critical cop, they and the flamboyant "Brazillionaires" who tagged along end up in the court of a grotesque and vengeful judge, who has a special vendetta against the wealthy and erudite.

Directed by Dan Aykroyd
Written by Dan Aykroyd, Peter Aykroyd
Produced by Lester Berman, Robert K. Weiss
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $8.5M

Top Cast

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Chris Thorne

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Judge Alvin 'J.P' Valkenheiser / Bobo

John Candy

John Candy

Dennis / Eldona

Demi Moore

Demi Moore

Diane Lightson

Daniel Baldwin

Daniel Baldwin

Artie

Taylor Negron

Taylor Negron

Fausto Squiriniszu

Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

Mark

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

Digital Underground Member

Bertila Damas

Bertila Damas

Renalda Squiriniszu

Brian Doyle-Murray

Brian Doyle-Murray

Brian

Themes & Keywords

small townsheriffdrag queenyuppiebrokerwealthycorpsehouse of horrorsmissing persondual rolemonster moviecorrupt judgecomedy thriller

About Nothing But Trouble

Nothing But Trouble is a comedy, adventure film released in 1991 exploring themes of small town, sheriff, drag queen, yuppie, broker, wealthy. Directed by Dan Aykroyd, it stars Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy. While attempting to seduce gorgeous lawyer Diane Lightson, wealthy gadabout Chris Thorne agrees to drive her to Atlantic City, N.J. But, when some reckless driving draws the attention of a deeply critical cop, they and the flamboyant "Brazillionaires" who tagged along end up in the court of a grotesque and vengeful judge, who has a special vendetta against the wealthy and erudite.

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