Twenty Bucks (1993)

Director:

Keva Rosenfeld

Writers (WGA):

Leslie Bohem (written by) and
Endre Bohem (written by)

Release Date:

22 October 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

This is the fascinating chronicle of the life and times of a twenty dollar bill.

Plot:

A story about the life of a twenty dollar bill as it weaves in and out of the various lives of several people.

Plot Keywords:

Stripper | Twenty Dollar Bill | Dark Comedy | Female Nudity | Surrealism

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Linda Hunt	...	Angeline
David Rasche	...	Baker
George Morfogen	...	Jack Holiday
Sam Jenkins	...	Anna Holiday
Brendan Fraser	...	Sam Mastrewski
Bubba Baker	...	Buddha
Rosemary Murphy	...	Aunt Dotty
Concetta Tomei	...	Sam's Mother
Peggy Miley	...	Aunt Zoha
Shohreh Aghdashloo	...	Ghada Holiday
David Fresco	...	Uncle Stash
Noah Lee Margetts	...	Mark (as Noah Margetts)
Melora Walters	...	The Stripper / Funeral Director
Gladys Knight	...	Mrs. McCormac
William H.D. Marlett	...	Patrick (as Willie Marlett)

Runtime:

91 min | Spain:92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Certification:

South Korea:15 | Australia:M | Sweden:15 | USA:R | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Company:

Big Tomorrow Productions

Trivia:

The script was originally written in 1935 by Endre Bohem, but sat on the shelf until 1990, when his son Leslie Bohem found it upon his father's death. He fell in love with the script and, after updating it for the 90's, sought to have it finally filmed.

Goofs:

Continuity: As Frank goes around the counter in the convenience store to open the cash register, we see from the side angle that it is already open.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater: Still More Girls with Big Guns" (1995)

Soundtrack:

The Easy Life

The movie I recommend to friends who've seen "everything"

I caught this on cable a few years back and was immediately intrigued. If you've ever wondered where your money has been, this movie will leave you a little more enlightened...and frightened! From the G-string of a stripper at a Bachelor's party to the hands of a ten year old in a fishing contest to the frantic hands of a homeless woman with Lottery winnings in mind - this bill's journey is surprising and hilarious. The stories around the main idea abound and are far from dull. Christopher Lloyd and Steve Buscemi's scenes are, in my opinion, the highlight of this film. I've never understood why this movie is so wildly underrated. I've never come across any acquaintance that has seen it when I ask. If you get the chance, watch it, you won't be disappointed.