While watching TV, ex-adman Morris Codman receives a message from God. Advised by the Almighty to go into business for himself, Codman inaugurates his own religion, founded on a philosophy of selfishness.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jonathan Penner | ... | Morris Codman | |
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Gerald Orange | ... | Ian Clarity |
| Sandra Bullock | ... | Debby Cosgrove | |
| George Plimpton | ... | God | |
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Wendy Adams | ... | Peggy |
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Chuck Pfeiffer | ... | Brendan Collins (as Chuck Pfeifer) |
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Earl Hagan Jr. | ... | Rev. Billy Bob McElroy |
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Michael Mandell | ... | Joe French |
| Jaffe Cohen | ... | Herman Whipple | |
| Maggie Wagner | ... | Sam | |
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Marcia Amron | ... | Mrs. Codman |
| William Hill | ... | Lucas | |
| Jerzy Kosinski | ... | Beggar | |
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Tama Janowitz | ... | TV Host |
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José Torres | ... | Jose Torres (as Jose Torres) |
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While watching TV, ex-adman Morris Codman receives a message from God. Advised by the Almighty to go into business for himself, Codman inaugurates his own religion, founded on a philosophy of selfishness.
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
September 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$6,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Words and Music by 'Kip Martin (II)' and The Merles
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When Morris is talking to an employee in a meeting about starting up a cocktail hour there is only one pack of cigarettes in front of him when he is seen from the front. But in shots of him from behind, there are two packs. See more »Soundtracks
A Woman Like YouWords and Music by 'Kip Martin (II)' and The Merles
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With all the negative comments posted I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. If you want a comedy with big laughs all the way, then this is not for you. And the production etc. is obviously not much to speak of. But if you're in for a little satire on religion, then you might as well watch this. It doesn't go after any of the known religions, but rather after mass hysteria, preachers as well as greed and egoism. There are some unfulfilled premises, like what happens with the short-sellers, and the traditional religions in the end. The acting is so-so, but Gerald Orange is for sure a very believable preacher. It's not one to buy, but if it's on TV, then have a look.