In God We Tru$t (1980)

Raised in a Trappist monastery, the innocent Brother Ambrose sets out to find money to save the bankrupt monastery. His education in worldliness is provided by a hooker. He eventually ... See full summary »

Director:

Marty Feldman

Writers:

Marty Feldman, Chris Allen

Stars:

Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle, Louise Lasser

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Marty Feldman	...	Brother Ambrose
Peter Boyle	...	Dr. Sebastian Melmoth
Louise Lasser	...	Mary
Richard Pryor	...	G.O.D.
Andy Kaufman	...	Armageddon T. Thunderbird
Wilfrid Hyde-White	...	Abbot Thelonious
Severn Darden	...	Priest
Eddie Parks
Stephanie Ross
Richard A. Roth
Barbara Ann Grimes	...	(as Barbara Ann Walters)
John J. Koshel
Peter Koshel
Lynda Chase	...	(as Lynda Chase-Chankin)
Bob Yerkes	...	(as Brayton 'Bob' Yerkes)

Storyline

Raised in a Trappist monastery, the innocent Brother Ambrose sets out to find money to save the bankrupt monastery. His education in worldliness is provided by a hooker. He eventually petitions G.O.D. for the cash.

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Plot Keywords:

money | automobile chase | christianity | written and directed by cast member | computer | 

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Taglines:

This is Brother Ambrose. Lead him not into temptation. For he's sure to follow.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 September 1980 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gimme That Prime Time Religion

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min 92 min (DVD edition)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

To prepare for his role as Aramgeddon T. Thunderbird, Andy Kaufman practiced preaching on city streets. During filming, he never broke character.

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Goofs

Whilst Brother Ambrose is holding onto the crane hook and being lifted into the air a support wire is visible, attached from the hook to the front top of Brother Ambrose's habit.

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Quotes

Armageddon T. Thunderbird: Money can't buy happiness! Only POWER can do that!

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: Heartbeeps (2013)

User Reviews

Original changed for video

This thing cracks me up.

I saw it on TV when I was a child.

My parents recorded it and it became a staple of my viewing choices while growing up.

I only wish they would have included the original opening title theme, "Good for God".

I was very disappointed when I finally got a new video copy several years ago.

I was poised for my traditional sing-along only to be presented with a new opening title.

If anybody has the ability to see the original, I would recommend it.

Either way, the movie is good for quite a few laughs.