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The Man Who Sued God (2001) 6.4
Billy Connolly plays Steve Myers, a lawyer who became a fisherman from frustration. When his one piece of property, his boat, is struck by lightning and destroyed he is denied insurance ... See full summary » Director:Mark Joffe |
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Dirk Streicher
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Billy Connolly plays Steve Myers, a lawyer who became a fisherman from frustration. When his one piece of property, his boat, is struck by lightning and destroyed he is denied insurance money because it was 'an act of God'. He re-registers as a lawyer and sues the insurance company and the church under the guise of God, defending himself. The accident leads him to a friendship and eventual relationship with a journalist, Anna Redmond (Davis). Written by k wedgwood
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Country:
AustraliaLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 October 2001 (Australia) See more »Also Known As:
Az ember, aki beperelte Istent See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£195,418 (UK) (22 August 2003)Gross:
£973,825 (UK) (12 September 2003)Company Credits
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Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC), New South Wales Film & Television Office, Showtime Australia See more »
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Rebecca: That's stupid! Why would anyone make luck that bad?
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When Dave throws the newspaper on top of Steve as he's lying in bed, the second shot of Steve shows no newspaper lying on his upper body, but the third and fourth shots show the newspaper again. See more »Quotes
Jules Myers: You know they say people make their own luck.Rebecca: That's stupid! Why would anyone make luck that bad?
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"The Man Who Sued God" - well, right from the start, it's an attention-grabbing name.
The story of retired lawyer Steve Myers (Billy Connolly), whose boat is struck by lightning and, well, he wouldn't beat the insurance companies, so theres gotta be _someone_ to sue, is... interesting to say the least. Connolly and Judy Davis are great, Billy in particular being roaringly funny at some points. Although for all its funniness the film raises some interesting questions as well, like: can the churches sue insurance companies for "breach of copyright" on the phrase "Acts of God"?
A great film.