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12 October 1990 (USA) moreTagline:
Would you give up everything you have... for everything you've ever wanted? Then meet... morePlot:
Unhappy Larry Burrows sees what his life could've been like, had he made that winning home run as a teenager. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
Good job all around moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| James Belushi | ... | Larry Joseph Burrows | |
| Linda Hamilton | ... | Ellen Jane Burrows / Robertson | |
| Michael Caine | ... | Mike / Mr. Destiny | |
| Jon Lovitz | ... | Clip Metzler | |
| Hart Bochner | ... | Niles Pender | |
| Bill McCutcheon | ... | Leo Hansen | |
| Rene Russo | ... | Cindy Jo Bumpers / Burrows | |
| Jay O. Sanders | ... | Jackie Earle 'Cement Head' Bumpers | |
| Maury Chaykin | ... | Guzelman | |
| Pat Corley | ... | Harry Burrows | |
| Douglas Seale | ... | Boswell | |
| Courteney Cox | ... | Jewel Jagger | |
| Doug Barron | ... | Lewis Flick | |
| Jeff Weiss | ... | Ludwig | |
| Tony Longo | ... | Huge Guy |
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Linda Hamilton''s character's maiden name is Ellen Ripley. 'Linda Hamilton' went on to marry James Cameron (1997-1999), who directed Aliens (1986), where Ellen Ripley is the protagonist. moreGoofs:
Continuity: We see four light switches in the garage, but Larry manages to switch on about eight lights (not at once). moreQuotes:
[voice over]Larry Joseph Burrows: Why is it every time you have a mouthful of freeze-dried, your boss walks in on you?
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GIMME SOME LOVIN' moreFAQ
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I admit I have a weakness for alternate history stories, from ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE to GROUNDHOG DAY to 12:01. Among those greats is this little gem. It's pretty difficult to get through MR. DESTINY without giving a nod of appreciation to each and every cast member, from the goodhearted James Belushi to the murderous Courtney Cox. This movie lacks the gravitas and scale to make it a great film, but it's a fine cheer-up on a rainy afternoon. It's also a great rental for an inexpensive date.