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26 July 1991 (USA) morePlot:
A filthy rich businessman bets a corporate rival that he can live on the streets of L.A. without the comforts of home or money, which proves to be tougher than he thought. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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Underrated more (31 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Mel Brooks | ... | Goddard 'Pepto' Bolt |
 | Lesley Ann Warren | ... | Molly |
 | Jeffrey Tambor | ... | Vance Crasswell |
 | Stuart Pankin | ... | Pritchard |
 | Howard Morris | ... | Sailor |
| Rudy De Luca | ... | J. Paul Getty |
| Teddy Wilson | ... | Fumes |
 | Michael Ensign | ... | Knowles |
| Matthew Faison | ... | Stevens |
 | Billy Barty | ... | Willy |
 | Brian Thompson | ... | Mean Victor |
| Raymond O'Connor | ... | Yo |
| Carmine Caridi | ... | Flophouse Owner |
| Sammy Shore | ... | Reverend at Wedding |
| Frank Roman | ... | Spanish Interpreter |
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92 min | Finland:96 min (theatrical version)Country:
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Finland:K-3 (cinema release) (1991) | Finland:S (video rating) (1991) | Iceland:L | Australia:M | Norway:10 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13Fun Stuff
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The film's original title, "Life Sucks", was changed at the studio's insistence. moreQuotes:
J. Paul Getty: Shut up!Goddard Bolt: Who are you?
J. Paul Getty: I'm J. Paul Getty. I was the richest man in the world. You don't see me ranting and raving about it, do you? No! I took my losses!
Goddard Bolt: What losses?
J. Paul Getty: During the crash, the clash, the smash!
Goddard Bolt: Listen to me. You are not J. Paul Getty. You are a pathetic, broken-minded, little bum. In your mind you think you're J. Paul Getty but you're not. Whilst I on the other hand, am Goddard Bolt, a genuine financial giant.
J. Paul Getty: So am I!
Goddard Bolt: [slaps Getty] You're not!
J. Paul Getty: [slaps Bolt] I am!
Goddard Bolt: [slaps Getty] You're not!
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This is easily the most underrated film inn the Brooks cannon. Sure, its flawed. It does not give a realistic view of homelessness (unlike, say, how Citizen Kane gave a realistic view of lounge singers, or Titanic gave a realistic view of Italians YOU IDIOTS). Many of the jokes fall flat. But still, this film is very lovable in a way many comedies are not, and to pull that off in a story about some of the most traditionally reviled members of society is truly impressive. Its not The Fisher King, but its not crap, either. My only complaint is that Brooks should have cast someone else in the lead (I love Mel as a Director and Writer, not so much as a lead).