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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| John Cusack | ... | Joey Coyle | |
| Debi Mazar | ... | Monica Russo | |
| Michael Madsen | ... | Detective Laurenzi | |
| Benicio Del Toro | ... | Dino Palladino | |
| Michael Rapaport | ... | Kenny Kozlowski | |
| Maury Chaykin | ... | Vincente Goldoni | |
| James Gandolfini | ... | Billy Coyle | |
| Fionnula Flanagan | ... | Mrs. Coyle | |
| Elizabeth Bracco | ... | Eleanor Coyle | |
| Ashleigh Dejon | ... | Katie Coyle | |
| Lenny Venito | ... | Hrbek | |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... | Cochran (as Philip S. Hoffman) | |
| Currie Graham | ... | Dunleavy | |
| Frankie Faison | ... | Madigan | |
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Ed Pansullo | ... | Carini |
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When unemployed dockworker Joey Coyle finds $1.2 million that fell off of an armored car, he decides to do the logical thing: take the money and run. After all, he says, finders keepers. He turns to his ex-girlfriend Monica, who works in an investment firm, for advice, before turning to the mob for help laundering the money. While Joey makes plans to leave the country, however, a detective is following his ever-warmer trail in order to recover the cash. Written by James Meek <james@oz.net>
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money | detective | finders keepers | dockworker | suitcase of money |Taglines:
What would you do if you found a million bucks? See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and a scene of sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
10 September 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$11,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$491,206, 12 September 1993Gross USA:
$1,039,824Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$1,039,824Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Written by Craig Marjanian and Yvette Marine
Performed by Yvette Marine
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Trivia
Though the time frame in the film seems undefined, in real life, Joey Coyle found the money on 26 February 1981 and was arrested on 4 March 1981. See more »Goofs
When Joey is at the bar and the news reporter is describing Joey's physical appearance, she says that Joey has a tattoo on his right bicep, however Joey turns and looks at his left bicep. See more »Quotes
Joey Coyle: Come on, William. My shirt has so many holes in it when I walk down the street, I hum.See more »
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World FamilyWritten by Craig Marjanian and Yvette Marine
Performed by Yvette Marine
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"Money For Nothing" is a watchable little movie, but nothing spectacular. How could it be really, when it's based on a premise that's not particularly interesting in the first place? A guy finds some money and the police is looking for the money. There you go.
The real reason to watch this is the amazing cast, which wasn't very well known yet in 1993 when this movie was made. Michael Madsen, Benicio Del Toro, Philip Seymour Hoffman and James Gandolfini all in one movie, that's really a treat. The shining light, however, is the leading star himself. This may not be John Cusack's best movie, but it may very well be his best performance.
"Money For Nothing" suffers a bit from the fact that it can't decide whether it wants to be a drama, a crime story or a comedy. Still, it makes for an enjoyable viewing. Catch it, if it's on TV.