Life Stinks (1991)

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92 min - Comedy | Romance - 26 July 1991 (USA)

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A filthy rich businessman bets a corporate rival that he can live on the streets of L.A. without the comforts of home or money, which proves to be tougher than he thought.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Mel Brooks	...	Goddard Bolt
	Lesley Ann Warren	...	Molly
	Jeffrey Tambor	...	Vance Crasswell
	Stuart Pankin	...	Pritchard
	Howard Morris	...	Sailor
	Rudy De Luca	...	J. Paul Getty
	Teddy Wilson	...	Fumes
	Michael Ensign	...	Knowles
	Matthew Faison	...	Stevens
	Billy Barty	...	Willy
	Brian Thompson	...	Mean Victor
	Raymond O'Connor	...	Yo
	Carmine Caridi	...	Flophouse Owner
	Sammy Shore	...	Reverend at Wedding
	Frank Roman	...	Spanish Interpreter

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Storyline

A rich businessman makes a bet he can survive on the streets of a rough Los Angeles neighborhood for 30 days completely penniless. During his stay he discovers another side of life and falls in love with with a homeless woman. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>

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Comedy | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

26 July 1991 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Life Sucks See more »

Filming Locations:

Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »

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Gross:

$4,102,526 (USA)

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Brooksfilms, MGM-Pathé Communications Co. See more »

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92 min | Finland: 96 min (theatrical version)

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Dolby

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Color

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1.85 : 1

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The film's original title, "Life Sucks", was changed at the studio's insistence. See more »

Quotes

[Bolt is delirious after losing his money and estate]
Goddard Bolt: I can get it all back. I was a financial genius. 1 and 1 is 2. 2 and 2 is 4. 4 and 4 is three. I still got it!
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Referenced in "Pé Na Porta: Que Droga de Vida (#1.2)" (2007) See more »

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