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Feature film — 1988

Checking Out (1988)

4.41h 36mComedy

When his best friend dies of a heart attack, Ray Macklin becomes a man obsessed with his own mortality. Convinced that all his aches and pains are an indication of his imminent death, Ray's life turns into a slapstick farce of health-crazed anxiety and hypochondria.

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A high-signal pick with 21 votes.

Handmade Films / Warner Bros. Pictures

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Director: David Leland

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Cast & crew

Jeff Daniels as Ray Macklin

Jeff Daniels

Ray Macklin

Melanie Mayron as Jenny Macklin

Melanie Mayron

Jenny Macklin

Michael Tucker as Harry Lardner

Michael Tucker

Harry Lardner

Kathleen York as Diana

Kathleen York

Diana

Ann Magnuson as Connie Hagen

Ann Magnuson

Connie Hagen

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Allan Havey

Pat Hagen

Jo Harvey Allen as Barbara

Jo Harvey Allen

Barbara

Ian Wolfe as Mr. D'Amato

Ian Wolfe

Mr. D'Amato

Billy Beck as Father Carmody

Billy Beck

Father Carmody

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Trudy Dochterman

Val

John Durbin as Spencer Gillinger

John Durbin

Spencer Gillinger

Adelle Lutz as Dr. Helmsley

Adelle Lutz

Dr. Helmsley

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