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 | |
| 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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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:
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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
Performed by 'Kip Martin (II)' and The Merles
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I first became interested in this movie because Sandra Bullock was on the cover. Little did I know that she was barely in the movie, and not even her rare appearance (which was the only thing worthwhile) could save this movie. The only reason I didn't stop the movie after the first five minutes was because I was determined to see it to the end--no matter what. Unfortunately, after the movie came to a conclusion (if you can call it that) I felt as if I had been violated with the most awful cinematic experience ever. The troubling parts of the movie were the horrible acting, the worst script, and music that sounded like it was pulled straight from a "country's worst" compilation album, volume one. I would recommend anything else. This is probably the WORST movie I have ever seen, and I have seen my share of bad movies.