Life Stinks (1991)
From Fortune 500 ... to fortune's fool.
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.
Cast
- Mel Brooks - Goddard Bolt
- Lesley Ann Warren - Molly
- Jeffrey Tambor - Vance Crasswell
- Stuart Pankin - Pritchard
- Michael Ensign - Knowles
- Howard Morris - Sailor
- Matthew Faison - Stevens
- Rudy De Luca - J. Paul Getty
- Teddy Wilson - Fumes
- Stanley Brock - Store Owner
Screenplay
- Mel Brooks (Screenplay)
- Mel Brooks (Story)
- Rudy De Luca (Story)
- Steve Haberman (Screenplay)
- Rudy De Luca (Screenplay)
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.