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Twenty Bucks (1993)

R 91 min  -  Drama  -   22 October 1993 (USA)
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A story about the life of a twenty dollar bill as it weaves in and out of the various lives of several people.

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Keva Rosenfeld
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Cast

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

The film follows a $20 bill from its ATM birth to its eventual demise. Along the way, the note weaves in and out of the lives of a street person, an aspiring writer, a stripper, two thieves, and many others in surprising and inventive ways. Written by Don Porter <dgp@ee.wustl.edu>  

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What goes around, comes around. Even... Twenty Bucks. See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and a scene of sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

20 taalaa See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Big Tomorrow Productions, CTHV See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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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. See more »

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. See more »


Soundtracks

"Money Honey"
Written by I. Stone
Performed by The Drifters
Walden Music, Inc.
Administered by Warner Brothers Music Corporation & Gladys Music
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products See more »