Chu Chu and the Philly Flash_
"The comedy adventure of two amateur spies who weren't cut out for intelligence."
Flash used to be a talented baseball player, but he took to drinking and now he sells stolen watches in the streets. One day he meets Chu Chu, who, before falling into alcoholism like him, was a successful entertainer. Now she still dances, but in the streets, for no more than a cent or two. Luck seems to smile at them the day stolen government documents literally fall from the sky. They decide to return them to their legal owners, but instead of the expected reward money, all they get is a load of trouble.
Starring
Alan Arkin, Carol Burnett, Jack Warden
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
Flash used to be a talented baseball player, but he took to drinking and now he sells stolen watches in the streets. One day he meets Chu Chu, who, before fa...
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (20)
Alan Arkin
Flash
Carol Burnett
Emily "Chu Chu"
Jack Warden
The Commander
Danny Aiello
Johnson
Adam Arkin
Charlie
Danny Glover
Morgan
Sid Haig
Vince
Vincent Schiavelli
B.J.
Ruth Buzzi
Consuelo
Vito Scotti
Vittorio
Lou Jacobi
Landlord
BD
Barbara Dana
Betty
Scott Beach
Harry
GH
Geoff Hoyle
Clem
Morgan Upton
Butts
Neile Adams
Car Woman
TA
Tony Arkin
Puppeteer
FL
Francine Lembi
Poet
Dabbs Greer
Wally
John Steadman
Snyder
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What is Chu Chu and the Philly Flash about?
Flash used to be a talented baseball player, but he took to drinking and now he sells stolen watches in the streets. One day he meets Chu Chu, who, before falling into alcoholism like him, was a successful entertainer. Now she still dances, but in the streets, for no more than a cent or two. Luck seems to smile at them the day stolen government documents literally fall from the sky. They decide to return them to their legal owners, but instead of the expected reward money, all they get is a load of trouble.
How long is Chu Chu and the Philly Flash?
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Chu Chu and the Philly Flash?
The cast of Chu Chu and the Philly Flash includes Alan Arkin, Carol Burnett, Jack Warden, Danny Aiello, Adam Arkin.
What is the rating of Chu Chu and the Philly Flash?
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash has a rating of 4.6 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy