Whatever it Takes
1986, English. Directed by Bob Demchuk.
In the game of life it's the survivors who win... those who have whatever it takes.
A Vietnam veteran supports himself and his father's NYC diner by becoming a taxi driver. Along the way he struggles with relationships and his daily life while aspiring to be a cartoonist.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Bob DemchukDirector
- Martin BalsamHap Perchicksky
- Thomas BarbourHilbourne
- Edward BinnsMr. Kingsley
- William BogertTimmy Shaughnessy (as Bill Bogert)
- Tony DevonEren's love Interest
- Joey GinzaCurley
- Rosetta LeNoireMillie
- Tom MasonJeff Perchick
- Fred MorsellMr. Bunyon
- Marianne MuellerleileCast
- James RebhornMichael Manion
- Maura SheaEren Haberfield
Details
- Released
- 7 March 1986
- Written by
- Chris Weatherhead, Bob Demchuk
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Whatever it Takes: quick answers
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How long is Whatever it Takes?
Whatever it Takes runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Whatever it Takes have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Whatever it Takes on?
Whatever it Takes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 March 1986. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Whatever it Takes?
If you liked Whatever it Takes, try Landline, Hooking Up, It Runs in the Family.
Who directed Whatever it Takes?
Whatever it Takes (1986) was directed by Bob Demchuk and stars Martin Balsam, Thomas Barbour, Edward Binns.