Synopsis
Before going on vacation, self-involved psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin has the misfortune of taking on a new patient: Bob Wiley. An exemplar of neediness and a compendium of phobias, Bob follows Marvin to his family's country house. Dr. Marvin tries to get him to leave; the trouble is, everyone loves Bob. As his oblivious patient makes himself at home, Dr. Marvin loses his professional composure and,…
Memorable quotes from What About Bob?
"Hello, my name is Bob. Would you knock me out, please?"
"Bob: Have you ever hear of Tourette's syndrome? Involuntarily shouting profanity?"
"Dr. Marvin: It's exceptionally rare."
"Bob: Shit-eating-son-of-a-bitch... bastard, douche-bag, twat, numb-nuts, dickhead, bitch!"
"Dr. Marvin: Why exactly are you doing this?"
"Bob: If I fake it then I don't have it. You know it's the same with the cardiac arrest."
"Dr. Marvin: Are you married?"
"Dr. Marvin: Would you like to talk about that?"
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Cast & Crew
Bill Murray
Bob Wiley
Richard Dreyfuss
Dr. Leo Marvin
Julie Hagerty
Fay Marvin
Charlie Korsmo
Sigmund "Siggy" Marvin
Kathryn Erbe
Anna Marvin
Tom Aldredge
Mr. Guttman
Susan Willis
Mrs. Guttman
Roger Bowen
Phil
Fran Brill
Lily Marvin
Brian Reddy
Carswell Fensterwald, M.D.
Doris Belack
Dr. Catherine Tomsky
Melinda Mullins
Marie Grady
Marcella Lowery
Betty, Switchboard Operator
Margot Welch
Gwen, Switchboard Operator
Barbara Andres
Claire, Dr. Marvin's Secretary
Aida Turturro
Prostitute
Joan Lunden
TV Announcer
Dennis Scott
Motorcycle Cop
Richard Fancy
Minister
Cortez Nance Jr.
Lobby Doorman
Frank Oz
Director
Laura Ziskin
Producer
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