Only a Buck
Synopsis
This Spokane-made first feature by Jerry Cook retains the charm and wit that made it a standout among regionally made films in the 1980s. The film depicts J. Jordan, a sort of ’80s Maynard G. Krebs/Rube Goldberg gadget-loving guy who quits his job as a bored and hassled local television news photographer to make a movie about a guy who quits his job to make a movie. Cook describes his film as “the TV dinner of movies ... it didn’t cost a lot, but it’s still pretty good.” Technically assured and full of heart, laugh-out-loud ambience and humor, and off-the-wall hipness, Cook’s debut will warm the hearts of anyone who has made, or dreams of making, a movie. “A clever comedy, well worth seeing.”—Ted Mahar, The Oregonian. “The film’s delightful atmosphere wins you over.”—D.K. Holm, Willamette Week
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ONLY A BUCK The Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-16
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January 1, 1987
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerry Cook
- Original Title
- Only a Buck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $70K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerry Cook
Department Leadership Roster
Gerry Cook
Director
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What is Only a Buck about?
This Spokane-made first feature by Jerry Cook retains the charm and wit that made it a standout among regionally made films in the 1980s. The film depicts J. Jordan, a sort of ’80s Maynard G. Krebs/Rube Goldberg gadget-loving guy who quits his job as a bored and hassled local television news photographer to make a movie about a guy who quits his job to make a movie. Cook describes his film as “the TV dinner of movies ... it didn’t cost a lot, but it’s still pretty good.” Technically assured and full of heart, laugh-out-loud ambience and humor, and off-the-wall hipness, Cook’s debut will warm the hearts of anyone who has made, or dreams of making, a movie. “A clever comedy, well worth seeing.”—Ted Mahar, The Oregonian. “The film’s delightful atmosphere wins you over.”—D.K. Holm, Willamette Week
Who directed Only a Buck?
Only a Buck was directed by Gerry Cook.
Who stars in Only a Buck?
The principal cast of Only a Buck includes Charlie Schmidt, Lanita Grice, Utah Phillips.
When was Only a Buck released and how long is it?
Only a Buck was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.