Film Director John Landis wanted this person to use his facial expressions for its full effect, he even cut lines from him so that he would have to rely upon them even more. When he entered a scene he took it over, and Landis started to adjust the movie around Bluto's exits and entrances. He played the role of Bluto Blutarsky to perfection . The film was about to launch him into super stardom. The movie premiered on July 28, 1978, and went on to become the highest grossing comedy of its time. Name the actor. Stephen Furst John Belushi Bruce McGill Tim Matheson Kevin Bacon Trivia Archives