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Life Stinks (1991)

PG_13 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.

Director:

Mel Brooks

Writers:

Mel Brooks (story), Ron Clark (story), and 5 more credits »
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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 Howard Morris ...
Sailor
Rudy De Luca Rudy De Luca ...
J. Paul Getty
Teddy Wilson Teddy Wilson ...
Fumes
Michael Ensign ...
Knowles
Matthew Faison Matthew Faison ...
Stevens
Billy Barty ...
Willy
Brian Thompson ...
Mean Victor
Raymond O'Connor ...
Yo
Carmine Caridi Carmine Caridi ...
Flophouse Owner
Sammy Shore Sammy Shore ...
Reverend at Wedding
Frank Roman 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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Plot Keywords:

Bet | Wealth | Poverty | Betrayal | Tramp  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Life Sucks See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$4,102,526 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Finland: (theatrical version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The final film for 'Harvey Stock'. See more »

Quotes

[Bolt is in an over-medicated coma]
Molly: I know you wanna give up, but you're wrong. Even without money, life is good.
[Bolt shakes his head; he can hear her]
Molly: No? What about when-when you didn't eat for two days and then you had your first big meal at the mission? Wasn't that good?
[Bolt shakes his head]
Molly: Remember the other night? When we drank champagne and danced... and rolled around in rags?
[Bolt raises his eyebrows]
Molly: I know they're only moments, but that's all life is: Just a bunch of moments. Most of them are lousy... but once in a while, you steal a good one.
Molly: [holding back tears] Come on. Come on back to me. Don't be such a selfish bastard. You're the only person I can stand.
Molly: [now crying] Don't leave me. I love you. Please. Don't leave me.
[...]
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Connections

Referenced in "Saturday Night Clive: Episode #4.1" (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"Easy to Love"
Words and Music by Cole Porter
© 1936 Chappell & Co. (Renewed)
All Rights Reserved See more »