Concerning the films "Yentl" (1983), "The Prince of Tides" (1991), and "The Mirror Has Two Faces" (1996), Barbra Streisand not only starred in the films she was also the producer and director of each film. The 1986 movie "Down and Out in Beverly Hills" is one where she had nothing to do with its production or outstanding theatrical presentation.

"Down and Out in Beverly Hills" is an American comedy that was released by Touchstone Films, a film label of Walt Disney Studios. The film's screenplay was based on the 1919 French play "Boudu sauvé des eaux", which had previously been adapted on film in 1932 by Jean Renoir.

The later 1986 version was directed by Paul Mazursky and stars Nick Nolte – Jerry Baskin, Bette Midler – Barbara Whiteman, Richard Dreyfuss – Dave Whiteman, and Elizabeth Peña – Carmen, the maid. Those in feature roles are Little Richard – Orvis Goodnight, Felton Perry – Al, Tracy Nelson – Jenny Whiteman, and Evan Richards – Max Whiteman.

In the film's plot, it follows a rich but dysfunctional family who save the life of a suicidal homeless man. Musician Little Richard appears as a neighbor, and performs "Great Gosh a'Mighty" during a party scene.

At the box office, this film was both a theatrical and financial success. In the US alone, the film grossed $62 million on a budget of $14 million.

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