A Fool and His Money(1989)
Original title: Religion, Inc.
- R
- 1h 24m
- September 1989(United States)
- 3.6/10 (797)
While watching TV, ex-adman Morris Codman receives a message from God. Advised by the Almighty to go into business for himself, Codman inaugurates his own religion, founded on a philosophy o... Read allWhile watching TV, ex-adman Morris Codman receives a message from God. Advised by the Almighty to go into business for himself, Codman inaugurates his own religion, founded on a philosophy of selfishness.While watching TV, ex-adman Morris Codman receives a message from God. Advised by the Almighty to go into business for himself, Codman inaugurates his own religion, founded on a philosophy of selfishness.
- Stars
- Reviews
- Photos & videos
- Daniel Adamsscreenplay &
- Michael Mailerscreenplay
- Daniel Adamswriter
- Michael Mailerhead writer
- Chuck Pfeiffer(as Chuck Pfeifer)
- José Torres(as Jose Torres)
- Regal Khan(as Regal Kahn)
- Luke Valerio(as Luciano Valerio)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically
- Ron George(uncredited)
- Andrea Leigh(uncredited)
- Charlie Sara(uncredited)
- Daniel Adamsexecutive producer
- Hank Blumenthalline producer
- Simon Brookassociate producer
- Emanuel Goldbergexecutive producer
- Michael Mailerexecutive producer / producer
- Laury Penseexecutive producer (as Laury Pensa)
- Bill Snowdenassociate producer
- Leslie McGovern(uncredited)
- Lauren Matonishair stylist / makeup artist
- Eddie Rosensteinunit manager (as Ed Rosenstein)
- Michelangelo Csaba Bollasecond assistant director (as Csaba Bolla)
- Simon Brookfirst assistant director
- Sonny Lowesecond assistant director
- Eric Cheripkaset dresser (as Eric Charipka)
- Alexa Poleskysecond set dresser
- Rachael Weinzimerart department trainee (as Rachael Weinzimmer)
- Billie Willsieart department coordinator
- Barry Malawskiapprentice sound editor
- Piero Murasound editor (as Pietro Mura)
- Alan O'Brienassistant sound editor
- Jeff Pullmansound recordist
- Thomas R. Rondinellasupervising sound editor
- Thomas Szabolcsboom operator (as Tom Szaboles)
- Bonnie Blakefirst assistant camera
- Denise Brassarddirector of photography: second unit
- Warner Dickstill photographer
- Mary Eibensecond assistant camera
- John Geislergaffer
- Elizabeth Hansonbest boy (as Elizabeth Hansen)
- Todd S. Kleinsecond grip (as Todd Klein)
- Barry Malawskithird grip
- Tom Potoskiethird electric
- Jill Greenbergcasting associate
- Liza McGiffwardrobe assistant
- Leslie McGovernwardrobe supervisor
- Linda Clementsediting room assistant
- Andre Degasnegative cutter
- Mark Frenchediting room assistant
- Agnes Granditsediting room assistant (as Agnes Challe-Grandits)
- Piero Muraassistant editor (as Pietro Mura)
- Alan O'Brienapprentice editor
- Erin Obodiacediting room assistant
- Jack Russonielloediting room assistant
- Mark Urwandediting room assistant
- Paul Whiteassistant editor
- Walter Cohenlocation manager
- Eric McGintylocation scout (as Eric McGuinty)
- E.J. Oulettescore recordist
- Adrienne Tienscript supervisor
- Maura Walshcraft service
- Cherie Rodgerslegal counsel
- Charlie Booneproduction assistant
- Daniel Caltoproduction assistant
- Jose de Jesusproduction assistant (as Jose deJesus)
- Laura Deblasiproduction assistant
- Natasha Harzproduction assistant
- Scott Leckieproduction assistant
- Brett Millerproduction assistant
- Anne O'Brienassistant production office coordinator
- Cheryl Raveproduction assistant
- Diane Connauditor
- Kathleen Dowlingproperty master
- Debbie Dyerpromotions coordinator
- Allen Bernsteinspecial thanks
- Stanley Bernsteinspecial thanks
- Marie Cunninghamspecial thanks
- Linda Franospecial thanks
- Steven Gorelickspecial thanks: New Jersey Film Commission (as Steve Gorelick)
- Peter Goslettspecial thanks: the New York City Mayor's Office for Film, Theatre and Television
- Beverly Sammartinospecial thanks: the New York City Mayor's Office for Film, Theatre and Television
- Joseph Shirley Sr.special thanks (as Capt. Joseph Shirley Sr.)
- ASK Kodansha
- (Japan, 1995)(VHS)
- Cineplex Odeon Films
- (Canada, 1995)
- Cineplex-Odeon Home Video
- (Canada, 1995)(VHS)
- MCA
- (Canada, 1995)(VHS)
- Trimark Pictures
- (United States, 1995)
- Vidmark Entertainment
- (United States, 1995)(VHS)
- Argentina Video Home
- (Argentina, 1996)(VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video
- (Netherlands)(VHS)
- Hellas Cosmos Video
- (Greece, 1996)(VHS)
- Scoreboard Video
- (United States, 1996)(VHS)
- Silvio Sardi Communications
- (Italy, 1996)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video
- (Canada, 2000)(VHS)
- Trimark Video
- (United States, 2000)(VHS)
- Vidmark Entertainment
- (United States, 2000)(VHS)
- Trinity Home Entertainment
- (United States, 2004)(DVD)
- Alliance Atlantis Video
- (Canada, 2005)(DVD)
- Renaissance Content Group
- (United States, 2023)(TV)
- Betta Entertainment
- (Brazil)(VHS)
- Cinemavault
- (World-wide)
- Filmax Home Video
- (Spain)(DVD)
While watching TV, ex-adman Morris Codman receives a message from God. Advised by the Almighty to go into business for himself, Codman inaugurates his own religion, founded on a philosophy of selfishness.
- Taglines
- A comedy about lovers, destiny and a whole lot of money.
- Genres
- Certificates
- Argentina:Atp
- Canada:G(Quebec)
- Denmark:15
- Spain:13
- United Kingdom:15
- United States:R(certificate #30091)
- West Germany:6
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaJerzy Kosinski and George Plimpton also appeared in Reds (1981). Both aren't professional actors (Kosinski was a novelist while Plimpton was a journalist) and both acting careers in the 1980's started with the other film and ended with this one.
- GoofsWhen Morris is talking to an employee in a meeting about starting up a cocktail hour there is only one pack of cigarettes in front of him when he is seen from the front. But in shots of him from behind, there are two packs.
- Quotes
Ian Clarity: Remember: The road to Utopia is paved with bad intentions!
- SoundtracksOld Noah
Words and Music by 'Kip Martin (II)' and The Merles
Performed by 'Kip Martin (II)' and The Merles
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Love Speed
- Filming locations
- Edison, New Jersey, USA(office interiors)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Technical specifications
- Runtime
- 1h 24m(84 min)
- 1h 25m(85 min) (Argentina)
- 1h 21m(81 min) (DVD) (United States)
- Sound mix
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1(DVD release)
- 1.85 : 1
- Negative Format
- 35 mm
- Cinematographic Process
- Spherical
- Printed Film Format
- 35 mm
Box office
- Budget
- $6,000,000 (estimated)
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