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
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| Jonathan Penner | ... | Morris Codman | |
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Gerald Orange | ... | Ian Clarity |
| Sandra Bullock | ... | Debby Cosgrove | |
| George Plimpton | ... | God | |
| 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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hare krishna | religion | cigarette smoking | depiction of god | title ends with period |Taglines:
A comedy about lovers, destiny and a whole lot of money.Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
September 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Fool and His Money See more »Edit
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Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Words and Music by 'Kip Martin (II)' and The Merles
Performed 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
Old NoahWords and Music by 'Kip Martin (II)' and The Merles
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Well, sort of. Actually, the actors (Penner for Cruise and Orange for POTUS) look very much alike and it was my best idea to get your attention. In all cases, it stars the real Sandra Bullock even if her part is a bit small. Thus, she doesn't worth to be at full on the cover! it's a con for idiots (like me!).
It's a very strange flick than this one. It's original because it tackles the two great driving forces of the third millennium (Capitalism and Religion) but the outcomes is rather unusual: a comedy sure but also a criticism of sharks and bigots with a touch of fantastic (God talking in TV while playing tennis). Unfortunately, except the 80s-90s feel, the script fails to grasp such big and explosive thematic.
As ever, we are in need of those movies about faith, wild globalization but a better cast and story would be welcomed. With this movie, it's a golden opportunity missed so everything is still to tell.