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A Crazy Dad
A hardworking Israeli auto garage owner wants his two sons to get a college education, but the one supposedly studying medicine in New York returns home as a hippie freak and with a girl friend. The other student son lives in Tel Aviv and is plagued by his obsessive wife. The father one day mistakes his son's L.S.D for his daily pills and winds up in a hippie camp with his secretary and his son's girlfriend, and then the garage workers go on strike.
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Plot Summary
A mild-mannered insurance salesman, who is secretly a criminal mastermind, tries to balance his home life with his criminal endeavors. When his boss becomes suspicious, he enlists the help of his quirky friends to maintain the facade.
Critical Reception
A Crazy Dad was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor predictable and its plot uninspired. Audiences also showed little interest, resulting in a poor box office performance. The film is generally considered a low point in the careers of its principal actors.
What Reviewers Say
Ponderous pacing and stale jokes plague the film.
A forgettable comedy with a weak premise.
The performances are uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'A Crazy Dad' are scarce, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's lack of originality and humor. Many viewers found it to be a dated and unfunny comedy.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for a more established comedic actor before Bob Denver was cast in the lead role.
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