Going Berserk_
John Bourgignon, a drummer-chauffeur engaged to the daughter of a United States senator, encounters a sleazy film director, the leader of an aerobics cult, and other crazed characters in the days leading up to his wedding.
Director
David Steinberg
Starring
John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Going Berserk was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Going Berserk is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (20)
John Candy
John Bourgignon
Joe Flaherty
Chick Leff
Eugene Levy
Sal DiPasquale
Alley Mills
Nancy Reese
Pat Hingle
Ed Reese
AB
Ann Bronston
Patti Reese
Eve Brent
Mrs. Reese
Elizabeth Kerr
Grandmother Reese
Richard Libertini
Rev. Sun Yi Day
Dixie Carter
Angela
Paul Dooley
Dr. Ted
RE
Ronald E. House
Bruno
Kurtwood Smith
Clarence
Ernie Hudson
Muhammed Jerome Willy
Gloria Gifford
Francine
Frantz Turner
Wallace Jefferson
Murphy Dunne
Public Defender
Beans Morocco
Minister (as Dan Barrows)
Julius Harris
Judge
Bill Saluga
Skipper / Kung Fu Leader
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (2)
Les Productions Mutuelles Ltée
Universal Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (41 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Going Berserk about?
John Bourgignon, a drummer-chauffeur engaged to the daughter of a United States senator, encounters a sleazy film director, the leader of an aerobics cult, and other crazed characters in the days leading up to his wedding.
How long is Going Berserk?
Going Berserk has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who directed Going Berserk?
Going Berserk was directed by David Steinberg.
Who stars in Going Berserk?
The cast of Going Berserk includes John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Alley Mills, Pat Hingle.
What is the rating of Going Berserk?
Going Berserk has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 41 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
KEYWORDS (3)
handcuffs
wedding
aerobics
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