Door to Door 1985
"It beats working for a living!"
Step into the neon-lit hustle of the 1980s with Door to Door (1985), Patrick Bailey's razor-sharp comedy that follows a fast-talking vacuum cleaner salesman and his eager protégé as they turn everyday cons into a lucrative career.
Director: Patrick Bailey
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Door to Door (1985) about?
Door to Door (1985) follows a charismatic con artist who mentors a young man in the art of the hustle, turning petty fraud into a full-time gig. The two orchestrate elaborate schemes that leave victims none the wiser—until it's too late. Think of it as a darkly comic playbook for the morally flexible.
Who directed Door to Door?
Patrick Bailey directed Door to Door, crafting a sharp satire of greed and ambition in the 1980s.
Who stars in Door to Door?
The film stars Ron Leibman as the silver-tongued mentor, Arliss Howard as his eager apprentice, and Jane Kaczmarek as a woman ensnared in their schemes.
Is Door to Door (1985) worth watching?
For fans of dark comedies with a retro edge, Door to Door (1985) delivers clever dialogue and morally questionable charm. While it's not a masterpiece, its snappy pacing and biting humor make it a fun time capsule of its era.
How long is Door to Door?
Door to Door runs for 90 minutes.
About Door to Door (1985) — A slick '80s con-artist comedy with Ron Leibman and Arliss Howard
Step into the neon-lit hustle of the 1980s with Door to Door (1985), Patrick Bailey's razor-sharp comedy that follows a fast-talking vacuum cleaner salesman and his eager protégé as they turn everyday cons into a lucrative career. This unlikely duo spins lies so slick it's hard to tell who's conning who, swindling car dealers, sweet old widows, and anyone else dumb enough to trust a smile and a handshake. Director Patrick Bailey crafts a world where charm is currency and every door hides a new mark, all wrapped in the glossy sheen of Reagan-era excess.
Ron Leibman and Arliss Howard ignite the screen with performances that balance street-smart cynicism and dark humor, while Jane Kaczmarek rounds out the trio as the unsuspecting victim caught in their tangled web. Set against the backdrop of a decade obsessed with ambition and quick fixes, Door to Door (1985) skewers the greed and gullibility that fueled its era with wit and just a dash of nostalgia.