Two of a Kind (1983)

4.8PG84 minDirector: John Herzfeld

1983 film by John Herzfeld

Two of a Kind is a 1983 American romantic fantasy crime comedy-drama film directed by John Herzfeld and starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The film reunited Travolta and Newton-John who had appeared together in 1978's Grease. The original musical score was composed by Patrick Williams. Travolta plays cash-strapped inventor Zack Melon while Newton-John plays Debbie Wylder, the bank teller whom he attempts to rob. They must come to show compassion for one another in order to delay God's judgment upon the Earth. Despite being a critical failure, the film's soundtrack was a commercial success, yielding three hit singles for Newton-John and being certified Platinum.

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What is Two of a Kind about?
Two of a Kind (1983) — God has had just about enough of mankind's attitude, so He decides that He needs to destroy the planet in the immediate future--unless two particular humans, a struggling inventor and a bank teller, both with quite amateur criminal minds, can save the world.
Is Two of a Kind based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Two of a Kind scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.