Life Stinks (1991)

From Fortune 500 ... to fortune's fool.

Life Stinks (1991) poster

Affluent and arrogant businessman Goddard Bolt, feuding with rival Vance Crasswell over a land deal, makes a bet with Crasswell that he has the wits and street smarts to live penniless and anonymous on the rough streets of Los Angeles for thirty days. But Bolt has a rude awakening when the reality of homelessness hits him. Still, he finds a silver lining in a burgeoning romance with Molly, a former Broadway dancer who has fallen on hard times.

Director: Mel Brooks
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Morris
Cinematography: Steven Poster
Editing: Michael Mulconery, David Rawlins
Production: Brooksfilms, MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: Español, English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en

Themes

Parody and Spoof, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Spoof and Parody Films

Keywords

satire, parody, teacher, wealth, wager, los angeles, california, class prejudice, homeless, privileged life, wealth differences, homeless woman, comedy

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life Stinks about?
Affluent and arrogant businessman Goddard Bolt, feuding with rival Vance Crasswell over a land deal, makes a bet with Crasswell that he has the wits and street smarts to live penniless and anonymous on the rough streets of Los Angeles for thirty days. But Bolt has a rude awakening when the reality of homelessness hits him. Still, he finds a silver lining in a burgeoning romance with Molly, a former Broadway dancer who has fallen on hard times.
Who directed Life Stinks?
Life Stinks was directed by Mel Brooks.
Who stars in Life Stinks?
Life Stinks stars Mel Brooks, Lesley Ann Warren, Jeffrey Tambor, Stuart Pankin, Michael Ensign, Howard Morris.
How long is Life Stinks?
Life Stinks has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Life Stinks?
Life Stinks is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of Life Stinks?
Life Stinks had a budget of $13M.
How much did Life Stinks gross?
Life Stinks grossed $4M worldwide.
Where was Life Stinks produced?
Life Stinks was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Life Stinks?
The themes of Life Stinks include: Parody and Spoof, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Spoof and Parody Films.