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King's Ransom (2005) -- Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife's plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well.
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Overview

User Rating:
3.4/10   2,105 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Wayne Conley (written by)
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Release Date:
22 April 2005 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Big Man. Big Plan. Big Mistake. more
Plot:
Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife's plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well. full summary | add synopsis
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Banderas 'Wins' Worst Film Award
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Anthony Anderson ... Malcolm King

Jay Mohr ... Corey
Kellita Smith ... Renee King

Nicole Ari Parker ... Angela Drake (as Nicole Parker)

Regina Hall ... Peaches Clarke

Loretta Devine ... Miss Gladys

Donald Faison ... Andre

Leila Arcieri ... Kim Baker

Charles Q. Murphy ... Herb Clarke (as Charlie Murphy)

Brooke D'Orsay ... Brooke Mayo
Jackie Burroughs ... Grandma

Lisa Marcos ... Raven

Roger R. Cross ... Byron (as Roger Cross)
Millie Tresierra ... Woman
Rob Smith ... David
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Also Known As:
Untitled Anthony Anderson Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor and language.
Runtime:
95 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Errors in geography: During the car chase down Dearbon Street in Chicago, Illinois, Jay Mohr turns an intersection while being followed. A National Bank sign is visible after passing the cop. Banque Nationale is only in Canada; as the film was made in Montreal, Quebec. more
Quotes:
Miss Gladys: Did you guys follow up with the leads I gave you?
Officer Holland: Yes, we did.
Miss Gladys: And?
Officer Holland: Look, laddy we just about had it with you. Go home and if something comes up we will let you know. This case is all about official police business we don't need you...
Miss Gladys: [interrupts] I don't give a damn about official police business! Malcolm King is my business. I'm going to leave now, not because you told me to because if I don't leave now I'll never get my numbers in. But I'll be back and until you find him I'm gonna stay on you all! Like white girls on NBA players.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Crossover (2006) more
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Da Butt more

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12 out of 26 people found the following comment useful.
What movie did you other people go see??, 17 May 2005
6/10
Author: david900163 from United States

Okay, I am obviously alone here.

I thought this movie was funny but too short.

Peaches rocked.

The gold-digger wife was (is) hot.

Loretta Devine as the secretary...flawless.

The acting-VP with the college degrees...or...no degrees, going berserk...could it be any funnier?

The sandwich getting body slammed on the roadside? funny shtick.

And the fifty-cent music...perfect!

I thought this movie had a lot to offer. It was just too short. The credits were rolling but I was wanting more.

Remember, it is not true to life. It seems that "black" films are required to either represent true life or contain a "do-good message" for the youth.

I'd prefer to go to a movie to laugh and be entertained.

I thought this film was entertaining.

King's Ransom was funny but too short.

I've seen it twice just to make sure.

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