For Love or Money

"He thought there was nothing as seductive as money. He was wrong."

1993 1h 34m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 410

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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New York concierge Doug Ireland wants to go into business for himself and refurbish a hotel on Roosevelt Island, N.Y., but he needs an investor. With a few weeks left before his option on the site runs out, Doug agrees to help wealthy Christian Hanover conceal his affair with salesgirl Andy Hart from his wife. Despite his own attraction to Andy, Doug tries to stay focused on getting Christian to invest $3 million in his project.

“He thought there was nothing as seductive as money. He was wrong.”

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Cast

Michael J. Fox
Doug Ireland
Gabrielle Anwar
Andy Hart
Anthony Higgins
Christian Hanover
Fyvush Finkel
Milton Glickman
Sandra Reaves-Phillips
Marie
LaChanze
Nora
Mike Moyer
Charlie the Doorman
Saverio Guerra
Carmen

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Writers: Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 37% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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33 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, shot by Oliver Wood. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bruce Broughton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jim Miller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Michael J. Fox and Gabrielle Anwar and Anthony Higgins carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "He thought there was nothing as seductive as money. He was wrong.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0106941 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Barry Sonnenfeld directs. Oliver Wood behind the camera. Bruce Broughton scores. Jim Miller cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 37% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
233 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, shot by Oliver Wood. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Bruce Broughton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jim Miller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Michael J. Fox and Gabrielle Anwar and Anthony Higgins carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "He thought there was nothing as seductive as money. He was wrong.".
8IMDB entry: tt0106941 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 10 themes, including "hotel", "new york city", "female lover", "deception".