Neighbors (1981 film)

Neighbors
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn G. Avildsen
Screenplay byLarry Gelbart
Based onNeighbors
by Thomas Berger
Produced byRichard D. Zanuck
David Brown
StarringJohn Belushi
Dan Aykroyd
Cathy Moriarty
Kathryn Walker
CinematographyGerald Hirschfeld
Edited byJane Kurson
Music byBill Conti
Production
company
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
  • December 18, 1981 (1981-12-18) (United States)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$8.5 million
Box office$30 million[1]

Neighbors is a 1981 American black comedy film based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Berger. It was released through Columbia Pictures, was directed by John G. Avildsen, and starred John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cathy Moriarty, and Kathryn Walker. The film takes liberties with Berger's story and features a more upbeat ending. The screenplay of the film is officially credited to Larry Gelbart, although it was extensively rewritten to Gelbart's public disapproval. Released two and a half months before Belushi's death, the film marks his last film performance.

  1. ^ "Neighbors (1981)". Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved January 2, 2014.