A Fool and His Money 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Director
- Daniel Adams
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is A Fool and His Money?
A Fool and His Money is a romance and comedy film released in the United States on November 18, 1989. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-one minutes and is rated R.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 18, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Genres
- Romance, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.3/10 from 30 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~81 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Overview
A Fool and His Money is a romance and comedy film released in the United States on November 18, 1989. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-one minutes and is rated R. The story centers on New York advertising executive Morris Codman, who appears to have everything, including a great deal of talent and a beautiful girlfriend named Debbie. After losing his job, Morris decides to utilize his advertising expertise to create, package, and market a shady product designed to make him millions. Debbie attempts to persuade him that money is not everything and that she loves him for who he is. Despite this, Morris engages in bizarre antics to promote his product, which surprisingly leads to a fortune, raising the question of whether love can survive his pursuit of wealth.
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced advertising executive attempts to regain his fortune by launching a bizarre and shady business venture.”
- It features Sandra Bullock in her first leading film role.
- The plot explores the intersection of corporate greed and religious satire.
- The narrative provides a unique look at 1980s marketing culture.
- The film's satirical tone and bizarre plot points may not appeal to viewers seeking a grounded narrative.
Watch it if you are interested in early performances from notable actors and satirical takes on 1980s corporate ambition.
This is a 1989 comedy featuring a satirical tone and a fast-paced exploration of professional desperation that is generally suitable for adult audiences.
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It is worth watching for fans of 1980s independent comedies and those interested in seeing Sandra Bullock in her first leading role.
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