Money Talks (1997)

Sought by police and criminals, a small-time huckster makes a deal with a TV newsman for protection.

Director:

Brett Ratner

Writers:

Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow

Stars:

Chris Tucker, Charlie Sheen, Heather Locklear

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris Tucker	...	Franklin Hatchett
Charlie Sheen	...	James Russell
Heather Locklear	...	Grace Cipriani
Elise Neal	...	Paula
Paul Sorvino	...	Guy Cipriani
David Lee McLain	...	Ticket Customers
Victor Ferrerira	...	Car Wash Employe
Gary Briggs	...	Car Wash Employe
Larry Hankin	...	Roland
Nathan Anderson	...	News Cameraman
Damian Chapa	...	Carmine
Richard Noyce	...	Arresting Officer
Faizon Love	...	Cellmate
Gérard Ismaël	...	Raymond Villard (as Gerard Ismael)
Ralph W. Odum	...	Prison Bus Guard

Storyline

Chris Tucker is a small time con man who instantly becomes famous after a murder, wanted dead or alive, his only hope is a journalist named James Russell (Sheen).

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Plot Keywords:

murder | police | showdown | los angeles memorial coliseum | shootout | 

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Taglines:

They're getting the lowdown on the high price of living.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic violence and pervasive strong language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

22 August 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Argent comptant

Filming Locations:

1st Street Bridge, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$10,654,369 (USA) (22 August 1997)

Gross:

$41,067,398 (USA) (12 December 1997)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, Sheen/Michaels Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film opens with Barry White's 1974 hit single You're the First, the Last, My Everything. Throughout the film, Chris Tucker's character makes references to the song - including the scene where he proposes a toast and recites the lyrics.

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Goofs

The Jaguar's windshield repairs itself after being shot.

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Quotes

Franklin Hatchett: Whatever man, look I'll hook up the hair, but I ain't touching the earring 'cause I'm still a player!
James Russell: Fine! I gotta make a phone call.
[Mutters]
James Russell: And I don't think there's any hot water left.
Franklin Hatchett: What? WHAT? Punk-ass white boy. This tub better be clean.

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Connections

Features Rich, Young and Pretty (1951)

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Soundtracks

"Wonder Why"
By Nicholas Brodszky and Sammy Cahn
Performed by Vic Damone

User Reviews

Chris Tucker is a joy to see

Chris Tucker is brilliant in Money Talks. He is definitely a crowd pleaser and has made a name for himself. His fast talking clever ways of getting him in and out of trouble are very amusing. In this movie he manages to outsmart the bad guys, which I love to see. He is just hilarious, and the funniest man in the world! I love his movies, and in this movie people get to see what they love, pure Tucker at his best of high-pitched motor mouth ways. I love his Scarface impression, it shows his comedic talents. It is definitely time for Tucker to take over where Eddie Murphy left off. Hail the new King of Comedy!!