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Storyline: "Greedy" is a 1994 comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn. The movie features a star-studded cast and revolves around a dysfunctional family's efforts to inherit a wealthy patriarch's fortune. The story follows Uncle Joe McTeague (played by Kirk Douglas), a wealthy and eccentric elderly man who owns a large fortune. His family members, including his brother Danny (played by Michael J. Fox) and their extended relatives, have their eyes set on Joe's money and are willing to go to great lengths to secure their share. As Joe's health deteriorates, his family members become increasingly competitive and manipulative in their attempts to win his favor and gain access to his wealth. The situation becomes further complicated when a beautiful nurse named Molly (played by Olivia d'Abo) enters the picture and becomes involved with both Joe and Danny.
"Greedy" is a comedy that satirizes themes of greed, materialism, and the often dysfunctional dynamics of wealthy families. The film delivers humor through its ensemble cast, witty dialogue, and comedic situations that arise as the family members vie for the inheritance. Kirk Douglas shines in his role as the eccentric Uncle Joe, and Michael J. Fox provides his signature charm and comedic timing as Danny. The film also features performances from well-known actors like Phil Hartman, Ed Begley Jr., and Colleen Camp, adding to its comedic appeal. "Greedy" offers a mix of slapstick humor and social commentary, exploring the lengths people will go to secure financial gain. While it may not have received widespread critical acclaim, the film remains a light-hearted and entertaining choice for viewers who enjoy ensemble comedies that highlight the absurdities of human behavior.
"Greedy" is a comedy that satirizes themes of greed, materialism, and the often dysfunctional dynamics of wealthy families. The film delivers humor through its ensemble cast, witty dialogue, and comedic situations that arise as the family members vie for the inheritance. Kirk Douglas shines in his role as the eccentric Uncle Joe, and Michael J. Fox provides his signature charm and comedic timing as Danny. The film also features performances from well-known actors like Phil Hartman, Ed Begley Jr., and Colleen Camp, adding to its comedic appeal. "Greedy" offers a mix of slapstick humor and social commentary, exploring the lengths people will go to secure financial gain. While it may not have received widespread critical acclaim, the film remains a light-hearted and entertaining choice for viewers who enjoy ensemble comedies that highlight the absurdities of human behavior.
Year : 1994
Genre : Comedy
IMDB Rating: 6
Director: Jonathan Lynn
Top Billing Cast: Kirsten Dunst as Jolene Michael J. Fox as Daniel Nancy Travis as Robin Kirk Douglas as Uncle Joe
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- This film was the last one that Kirk Douglas completed before suffering a major stroke in 1996, which significantly altered his acting abilities.
- Michael J. Fox had signed a three-movie deal with Universal Pictures during the 1990s, and this film was the second one in that deal. The first was For Love or Money (1993), and the third was The Frighteners (1996).
- To make his bowling style look convincing, Michael J. Fox was coached by professional bowler Johnny Petraglia.
- The movie opened at the number two spot at the North American box office, alongside the top-ranked film Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994).
- Paul Newman, Anthony Quinn, and Jack Lemmon were considered for the role of Uncle Joseph McTeague.
- Screenwriter Lowell Ganz makes an appearance in the film as the director of televised basketball games.
- The film's concept is suggested to be inspired by Charles Dickens' novel "Martin Chuzzlewitt" (1843/1844), which revolves around a family waiting for a wealthy relative to pass away.
- The movie intriguingly opens with a black-and-white sequence featuring Jimmy Durante performing "Ink A Dinka Doo". The reason for this becomes clear later in the film when the routine is performed by Little Danny for his Uncle Joe. Michael J. Fox as the older Daniel also performs the song later in the movie.
- The trailer for the film was narrated by Percy Rodrigues.
- Nancy Travis and Jonathan Lynn worked together previously in 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990).
- This movie marked the final major cinema acting role for director Jonathan Lynn until He's Such a Girl (2009).
- Producer Brian Grazer collaborated frequently with screenwriters Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel.
- The family name "McTeague" is a reference to the novel "McTeague" (1899) by Frank Norris, which the movie is allegedly based on. There were also earlier films inspired by this novel, including Life's Whirlpool (1916) and Erich von Stroheim's Greed (1924).
- Some versions of movie posters and DVD/video sleeves featured around seventeen or eighteen characters.
- The film featured several actors who had appeared in the TV show "Tales from the Crypt," including Michael J. Fox, Kirk Douglas, Ed Begley Jr., Colleen Camp, Mary Ellen Trainor, Austin Pendleton, and Kevin McCarthy.
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