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Shock Treatment

Shock Treatment

Shock Treatment

1981 94 min ⭐ 5.8 Comedy

Shock Treatment is one of the most talked-about Comedy movies released in 1981, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.

Brad and Janet Majors find their strained marriage put to the test on popular Denton TV show Marriage Maze. Poor Brad is heavily sedated and institutionalised, whilst Janet is given a radical makeover and primed for stardom. But what are the real motivations behind the kooky DTV crew and their enigmatic head-honcho, Farley Flavors?

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Jessica Harper

Jessica Harper

Cliff DeYoung

Cliff DeYoung

Brad Majors / Farley Flavors

Richard O'Brien

Richard O'Brien

Dr. Cosmo McKinley / Kitchenware Announcer (voice)

Patricia Quinn

Patricia Quinn

Dr. Nation McKinley

Charles Gray

Charles Gray

Judge Oliver Wright

Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax

Betty Hapschatt

Nell Campbell

Nell Campbell

Rik Mayall

Rik Mayall

'Rest Home' Ricky

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