Money Talks (1997)

Sought by police and criminals, a small-time huckster makes a deal with a TV newsman for protection.

Director:

Brett Ratner

Writers:

Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow

Stars:

Charlie Sheen, Chris Tucker, Heather Locklear

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris Tucker	...	Franklin Hatchett
Charlie Sheen	...	James Russell
Heather Locklear	...	Grace Cipriani
Elise Neal	...	Paula
Paul Sorvino	...	Guy Cipriani
David Lee McLain	...	Ticket Customers
Vic Ferreira	...	Car Wash Employe (as Victor Ferrerira)
Gary Briggs	...	Car Wash Employe
Larry Hankin	...	Roland
Nathan Anderson	...	News Cameraman
Damian Chapa	...	Carmine
Richard Noyce	...	Arresting Officer
Faizon Love	...	Cellmate
Gérard Ismaël	...	Raymond Villard (as Gerard Ismael)
Ralph W. Odum	...	Prison Bus Guard

Storyline

Chris Tucker is a small time con man who instantly becomes famous after a murder, wanted dead or alive, his only hope is a journalist named James Russell (Sheen).

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Plot Keywords:

frame up | police | murder | blood splatter | prison bus | 

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Taglines:

This ain't no buddy movie.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic violence and pervasive strong language

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Franklin (Chris Tucker) is in the jail cell, he shows his cell mate (Faizon Love) how the cops grabbed him the same way as in Friday (1995), also starring Tucker and Love.

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Goofs

In the beginning of the movie, when the bad guy gets to the gasoline station to ask Franklin about the money he owes him, the car he drives is a big Mercedes S-Class. However, when the car is shown inside the car wash (only front bumper and headlight are visible) it's another Mercedes - a sporty SL 2 seater.

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Quotes

Raymond Vilard: Long Beach Airport. 3 AM. Hangar Number seven. Keep the diamonds in a plastic bag. They will be weighed.
Franklin Hatchett: Kiss my ass, we meet when I say we meet, you French motherfucker.
[Hangs up phone]
Franklin Hatchett: He'll call back.
[Phone rings]
Franklin Hatchett: Alright, motherfucker, here's the deal...
Mother: Watch your mouth!
Franklin Hatchett: Mama! Mama! I didn't know it was you!

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Connections

Features Kismet (1955)

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Soundtracks

Pusherman
Written by Curtis Mayfield
Performed by Curtis Mayfield
Courtesy of Curtom Classics, Inc.

User Reviews

Chris Tucker + Charlie Sheen = Brilliant

A Classic Action Comedy. This in my opinion is Chris Tucker at his best. From the opening scene to the end, Chris Tucker is hilarious. From the funny looking hair cut to the cussing and singing, he reminds you of Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop. Charlie Sheen also does an impressive job. The action scenes are not spectacular, but it does a good job.

Money talks is a good blend of Guns/Explosions and laughter. If your a fan of 48 Hours, Nothing To Lose or any other Action Comedy, Money talks is a must see.

7.4/10

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

22 August 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Most Wanted

Filming Locations:

1st Street Bridge, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,654,369, 24 August 1997

Gross USA:

$40,922,619

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$48,407,611

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, Sheen/Michaels Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1