Why Me? (1990 film)
- Christopher Lambert: Gus Cardinale
- Kim Greist: June Daley
- Christopher Lloyd: Bruno Daley
- J. T. Walsh: Francis Mahoney
- Gregory Millar: Leon
- Wendel Meldrum: Gatou Vardebedian
- Michael J. Pollard: Ralph
- John Hancock: Tiny
- Tony Plana: Benjy Klopzik
- Thomas Callaway: Zachary
- Jack Kehler: Freedly
- Lawrence Tierney: Armenian robber
- Frank Collison: Armenian robber
- Emily Kuroda: newscaster
Why me? - Why me? is an American detective comedy from 1990., the film adaptation based on the novel Why Me? by Donald E. Westlake and is also known under the title The Hunt for the Devil Rubin.
Action
The Rubin called Byzantine fire is stolen by the crook Gus Cardinale and his two assistants June and Bruno Daley. Unfortunately, he is regarded by the Armenians as well as by the Turks as sacred. Suddenly, all three are on the run from the CIA, Armenian terrorists, Turkish government, gangsters and the police.
Criticism
" Through many gags and funny dialogues entertaining caper comedy, but often also relies on annoying, partly confused slapstick. "
Background
The film opened on 20 April 1990 in U.S. cinemas and was only able to import a little more than $ 80,000 back. In Germany the film opened on 8 February 1990 and is available on VHS since 28 May 1990.