RUTHLESS PEOPLE (1986)

Sam Stone is a scruples businessman who one day decides to murder his wife for her money.  First, however, his wife is first kidnapped by Ken and Sandy Kessler, a duo seeking revenge from Sam for stealing their savings and unbelievably using it to market the Kessler fashion design business as his own doing.  Meanwhile, Sam’s wife discovers his ruthless business tactics, and when she learns that he isn’t doing anything to help release her, she decides to befriend her kidnappers and together, the trio plans to teach Sam a hard lesson.

The cast includes: Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Judge Reinhold, Helen Slater, Anita Morris, Bill Pullman, William G. Schilling, and Art Evans.

Directors Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker deliver many laughs with their ruthless comedy, "Ruthless People."

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Promotional Line: "Sam Stone's wife has just been kidnapped... And he doesn't want her back!"