The Check Is in the Mail...

The Check Is in the Mail...

83 mins | Comedy | May 2, 1986

Frustrated with all the minor irritants of the rat-race Richard Jackson decides to buy a goat, disconnect the electricity and become self-sufficient. But will this life be any less annoying?

The Check Is in the Mail...

83 mins | Comedy | May 2, 1986

The Check Is in the Mail...
Frustrated with all the minor irritants of the rat-race Richard Jackson decides to buy a goat, disconnect the electricity and become self-sufficient. But will this life be any less annoying?
IMDb rating 4.5
Producers Check Productions
Original title The Check Is in the Mail...
Directors Joan Darling
Writers Robert Kaufman

Cast

Brian Dennehy

as Richard Jackson

Anne Archer

as Peggy Jackson

Hallie Todd

as Robin Jackson

Michael Bowen

as Gary Jackson

Chris Hebert

as Danny Jackson

Katherine Saltzberg

as Sally (as Kathy Maisnik)

Thomas Rollerson

as Sally's Boyfriend

Greg Mullavey

as Harry Danvers

Ronnie Schell

as Dr. Brannigan

Beau Starr

as Rocco

Emily Banks

as Travel Agent

Fred Pinkard

as Skycap

Nanci Christopher

as Airline Representative

Richard Minchenberg

as Paul Silver

Christopher Rydell

as Drunken Sailor

Robert Clotworthy

as Moonie

Benjamin W.S. Lum

as Janitor

Haunani Minn

as Desk Clerk

Yuji Okumoto

as Bellboy

Michael Horse

as Pool Attendant

Lewis Arquette

as Man at Pool

Marilyn Wolf

as Harriet

Guy Remsen

as Man at Danvers Motors

Christina Hart

as Janet

Robin Kaufman

as Kathy Silvers

Richard Foronjy

as Tony (The Brakeman)

Bruce Grey

as Robert Howe

Larry Gelman

as Bryon Turtletaub

Herb Kerns

as TV Announcer

Leonard Hirschfeld

as TV Reporter

Harry Townes

as Fred Steinkrause

Ken Olfson

as Assessor

Walter Mathews

as Water & Power Man #1

Eric Fleeks

as Water & Power Man #2

Leonard Lightfoot

as Burglar #1

Russell Curry

as Burglar #2

Milt Kogan

as Mr. Fanning

Howard Storm

as Dr. Korngold

Renny Temple

as Bob Schick

Dick Shawn

as Donald (uncredited)

Nita Talbot

as Donald's Wife (uncredited)

Harry Hart-Browne

as Bank Assistant (uncredited)

Victor Warren

as Bank Teller (uncredited)

Kimberly Lynn

as Party Girl (uncredited)