A Fool and His Money
Synopsis
New York advertising executive Morris Codman seems to have it all - lots of talent and a beautiful girlfriend, Debbie. When he loses his job he decides to use his advertising expertise to create, package and market a shady product that will make him millions. Debbie tries to convince him that money isn't everything and she loves him just the way he is. Morris' bizarre antics in promoting his product surprisingly lead to a fortune, but can love survive his quest for the almighty dollar?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Adams
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Mailer, Daniel Adams
- Original Title
- A Fool and His Money
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $6M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Adams
Michael Mailer, Daniel Adams
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Daniel Adams
Director
Michael Mailer
Writer
Daniel Adams
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is A Fool and His Money about?
New York advertising executive Morris Codman seems to have it all - lots of talent and a beautiful girlfriend, Debbie. When he loses his job he decides to use his advertising expertise to create, package and market a shady product that will make him millions. Debbie tries to convince him that money isn't everything and she loves him just the way he is. Morris' bizarre antics in promoting his product surprisingly lead to a fortune, but can love survive his quest for the almighty dollar?
Who directed A Fool and His Money?
A Fool and His Money was directed by Daniel Adams.
Who stars in A Fool and His Money?
The principal cast of A Fool and His Money includes Sandra Bullock, Jerzy Kosiński, Jonathan Penner, George Plimpton, Gerald Orange.
When was A Fool and His Money released and how long is it?
A Fool and His Money was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Fool and His Money?
A Fool and His Money holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).