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Modern Problems

Movie·1981·Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance·1h 29m·5.4 (95)·Directed by Ken Shapiro

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Jealous, harried air traffic controller Max Fielder, recently dumped by his girlfriend, comes into contact with nuclear waste and is granted the power of telekinesis, which he uses to not only win her back, but to gain a little revenge.

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Chevy ChaseChevy ChaseMax FielderPatti D'ArbanvillePatti D'ArbanvilleDarcyDabney ColemanDabney ColemanMark WinslowMary Kay PlaceMary Kay PlaceLorraineNell CarterNell CarterDoritaBrian Doyle-MurrayBrian Doyle-MurrayBrian StillsMitch KreindelMitch KreindelBarry
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