Milk Money (1994)

Director:

Richard Benjamin

Writer (WGA):

John Mattson (written by)

Release Date:

31 August 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

You can't get enough of a good thing... But first you have to find it.

Plot:

Young Frank and his pals get an idea for the ultimate in excitement. They decide to pool their savings...

Plot Keywords:

Treehouse | Matchmaking | Children | Intergenerational Friendship | Child Driving Car

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Melanie Griffith	...	V
Ed Harris	...	Tom Wheeler
Michael Patrick Carter	...	Frank Wheeler
Malcolm McDowell	...	Waltzer
Anne Heche	...	Betty
Casey Siemaszko	...	Cash the Pimp
Philip Bosco	...	Jerry the Pope
Brian Christopher	...	Kevin Clean
Adam LaVorgna	...	Brad
Kevin Scannell	...	Mr. Clean
Jessica Wesson	...	Stacey
Amanda Sharkey	...	Holly
Margaret Nagle	...	Mrs. Fetch
Katie Powell	...	Mrs. Clean
Tom Coop	...	Holly's Brother

Runtime:

110 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:L | Portugal:M/12 | South Korea:15 | Philippines:R-18 | Peru:14 | Germany:6 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:S | France:U | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:NC-16

Filming Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

Don Johnson's son, Jesse Wayne Johnson, appears in the movie with his step-mom, Melanie Griffith. He is the blonde headed boy, sitting in the class, when she comes through the window (for the anatomy lesson). You see him laughing and he even makes a comment.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: Vee flushes and identifies a "Glossy Ibis." This species ranges only within about 50 miles of the south Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and would not occur as far inland as Pittsburgh, the locale of the story.

Quotes:

Frank Wheeler: My mother died before I was born.
V: I don't think that's possible.
Frank Wheeler: Okay she had me first and then she died right after.

Movie Connections:

References "The Brady Bunch" (1969)

Soundtrack:

True Believer

A Great Movie

I'm sick of reading bad reviews of this movie. This is such a funny, heartwarming and endearing film. One look at the premise and many people would think it's hard to make the movie work that way but it does. This was my favorite movie of 1994 and it works on so many levels. The interaction between the actors is fantastic. Even though it is more a light-hearted comedy the teenaged stars are given a realistic treatment throughout the film which is something rarely see in film. Michael Patrick Carter, Melanie Griffith and Ed Harris are all stellar. This movie is filled with wonderful enduring scenes and is truly a delight.