Sour Grapes (1998)

Two cousins and friends, Richie and Evan, go to Atlantic City to gamble. Richie loses all he has at slot machines and asks Evan for two more coins for a last attempt. That last attempt ... See full summary »

Director:

Larry David

Writer:

Larry David

Stars:

Jack Burns, Viola Harris, Steven Weber

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Burns	...	Eulogist
Viola Harris	...	Selma Maxwell
Scott Erik	...	Teenage Richie
Michael Resnick	...	Teenage Evan
Steven Weber	...	Evan Maxwell
Craig Bierko	...	Richie Maxwell
Jennifer Leigh Warren	...	Millie
Karen Sillas	...	Joan
Robyn Peterman	...	Roberta
Anthony Parziale	...	Blackjack Dealer
Abraham Kessler	...	Crap Dealer
Fred Goehner	...	Floor Manager
Amy Hohn	...	Waitress
Denise Bessette	...	Cocktail Waitress
Angelo Tiffe	...	Chauffeur

Storyline

Two cousins and friends, Richie and Evan, go to Atlantic City to gamble. Richie loses all he has at slot machines and asks Evan for two more coins for a last attempt. That last attempt brings a $400,000 jackpot for Richie. No wonder Evan turns greedy and jealous.

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Plot Keywords:

jackpot | slot machine | money | casino | hospital | 

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Taglines:

A hilarious comedy from the co-creator of "Seinfeld"

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sex-related humor

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 April 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Até Que O Dinheiro Nos Separe

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$123,104 (USA) (17 April 1998)

Gross:

$219,932 (USA) (24 April 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Castle Rock Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

(at around 1h) When Richard leaves the chiropractor's office and the cops pull up to talk to him, the potted plant on the right moves between shots. Note the position in relation to the little square window on the building.

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Quotes

[Talking about Richie]
Evan: You know what he's doing now? He's probably in the back of that limo, giving himself a blow job.
Joan: What?
Evan: Oh, yeah. He can blow himself. He's double-jointed.
Joan: [in disgust] Men!

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Crazy Credits

During the opening credits, we see a bowl of grapes rotting as each name comes on the screen.

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Connections

Referenced in Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Pants Tent (2000)

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Soundtracks

"I'll Catch You If You Fall (Guys and Gals Theme)"
Composed by Jonathan Wolff

User Reviews

IF YOU LIKE SEINFELD...YOU MUST SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!

I am an avid Seinfeld fan, and I was so glad that Larry David finally made the transition to film. It turned out great. I was laughing the whole way through. Just like on Seinfeld, the film jokes around about the little things in life. Seinfeld was the show about nothing, and this is the movie about nothing. And it didn't resort to one-joke dullness, which any comedy writer with less talent than David, would've done with a premise like this. The film has three acts. The thing about the quarters and the slot machine and the jackpot was only the first act. The actors play it out well, like actual cast members on Seinfeld. The way they deliver the dialogue, that aura of sarcasm. You can't help but crack up. There are many original sequences. This is the first to movie to feature a self....pleasure scene. No, not a masturbation scene, something.....well, a lot more original. You'll see! And I loved the soundtrack and how it blends well with the mood of each scene. It uses classic music, to give it a sorta old-fashioned feel. Even if I never knew Larry David wrote and directed, it's easy to tell this movie was made by a Seinfeld writer. It has that great Seinfeld vibe that'll keep all its fans rolling in the aisles--or couches if you're watching the tape at home.