Brewster's Millions is a 1985 comedy film directed by Walter Hill, based on the 1902 novel of the same name by George Barr McCutcheon. The film stars Richard Pryor and John Candy and follows the story of a man who must spend a massive inheritance within a short period.
Here's a brief summary of the plot:
Montgomery Brewster (Pryor) is a minor league baseball player in New Jersey. When his rich and eccentric great-uncle Rupert Horn (Hume Cronyn) dies, Brewster expects to inherit a substantial fortune. However, the deceased uncle's will has a unique provision: Brewster will inherit $300 million, but only if he can spend $30 million in 30 days without acquiring any assets or revealing the challenge to anyone.
Brewster is faced with the challenge of spending an enormous sum of money within the specified timeframe, and there are strict rules to prevent him from wasting the money frivolously. He cannot own anything tangible at the end of the 30 days, and he cannot tell anyone about the conditions of the will.
To succeed, Brewster starts indulging in extravagant and often hilarious spending sprees. He hires a public relations expert, Angela Drake (Lonette McKee), to help him manage his spending, and together they embark on a series of wild adventures. As the days go by, Brewster faces increasing challenges in finding ways to dispose of the money without accumulating assets.
The film explores themes of wealth, responsibility, and the consequences of excessive spending. It combines Richard Pryor's comedic talents with a satirical take on the notion of unlimited wealth. Brewster's Millions has been adapted into several films over the years, but the 1985 version is one of the most well-known adaptations.
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Cast
- Richard Pryor as Montgomery Brewster
- John Candy as Spike Nolan
- Lonette McKee as Angela Drake
- Stephen Collins as Warren Cox
- Hume Cronyn as Rupert Horn
- David White as George Granville
- Jerome Dempsey as Norris Baxter
- Jerry Orbach as Charlie Pegler
- Pat Hingle as Edward Roundfield
- David Wohl as Eugene Provost
- Milt Kogan as Heller
- Tovah Feldshuh as Marilyn
- Grand L. Bush as Rudy
- Rosetta LeNoire as Judge
- Joe Grifasi as J. B. Donaldo
- Peter Jason as Chuck Fleming
- Rick Moranis as Morty King
- Robert Ellenstein as Mr. Carter
- Ji-Tu Cumbuka as Melvin
- Ken Medlock as Dixon
Director: Walter Hill
Writers: Timothy Harris, Herschel Weingrod
Box Office Gross: $45,833,132
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: May 22, 1985