Where the Money Is (2000)

Carol Ann MacKay is a fine, popular nurse at a retirement home, and spends her free time with her hunky athletic husband Wayne MacKay, who was the star of her school's football team when ... See full summary »

Director:

Marek Kanievska

Writers:

E. Max Frye (story), E. Max Frye (screenplay),

Stars:

Paul Newman, Linda Fiorentino, Dermot Mulroney

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Newman	...	Henry
Linda Fiorentino	...	Carol
Dermot Mulroney	...	Wayne
Susan Barnes	...	Mrs. Foster
Anne Pitoniak	...	Mrs. Tetlow
Bruce MacVittie	...	Karl
Irma St. Paule	...	Mrs. Galer (as Irma St. Paul)
Michel Perron	...	Guard
Dorothy Gordon	...	Mrs. Norton
Rita Tuckett	...	Mrs. Weiler (as Rita Tucket)
Diane Amos	...	Kitty
Dawn Ford	...	Cheryl - Wife #2
T.J. Kenneally	...	Farwell Welk
Rod McLachlan	...	Lloyd the Cop (as Roderick McLachlan)
Bill Corday	...	Grounds Worker

Storyline

Carol Ann MacKay is a fine, popular nurse at a retirement home, and spends her free time with her hunky athletic husband Wayne MacKay, who was the star of her school's football team when she was high school prom queen; he still would do anything for her, including cleaning up the messes her ideas get them in. When legendary bank robber Henry Manning, who had a major stroke in prison, is placed in the home, supposedly having lost all control over his body, she notices he must be in far better condition then he lets appear, and tries everything to find out- when she pushes his wheelchair in a canal at a picnic, Henry gives up. The McKays keep his secret and Henry doesn't actually run in Waynes car as his first impulse was; soon Carol gets his confidence and the two start planning how they three can commit another robbery on an armored money transport, which brings them together. It doesn't go quite according to plan, but they get the loot; however, before the money can be split some big...

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Plot Keywords:

stroke | nursing home | wheelchair | robbery | nurse | 

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Taglines:

They make their money the old-fashioned way. They steal it.

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

DNA Studio Showbizz.net [ca][fr]

Country:

Germany USA UK Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 July 2000 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Ein heißer Coup

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,513,530 (USA) (14 April 2000)

Gross:

$5,658,940 (USA) (19 May 2000)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gramercy Pictures (I), IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. Produktions KG, Intermedia Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Henry Manning: Honey, I'm playing brain dead, not brain damaged.

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Connections

Referenced in Eisai to tairi mou: Episode #1.1 (2001)

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Soundtracks

"Sexy"
Performed by Barry Omarr & Stephen Lang
Written by Stephen Lang and Len Boone
Courtesy of Marc Ferrari/MasterSource

User Reviews

glad i found it

At the time of it's short theatrical release, "Where the Money Is" just didn't seem like a very appealing film. And due to it hitting video store shelves within only a matter of months, I had decided that this film just wouldn't be that great. But, I decided to check it out anyway and I am very happy I did. What we are given with "Where the Money Is" is a classy caper flick with some good performances. Although not a classic, WTMI is definately good wholesome entertainment. The script focuses more on intrigue and comedy, rather than the profanity and violence that most caper flicks are centered around. This one is a rare gem, and I'm glad I found it. 8.5/10