The Man Who Sued God (2001)

The Man Who Sued God (2001) poster

A lawyer becomes a fisherman from frustration. When his one piece of property, his boat, is struck by lightning and destroyed he is denied insurance money because it was “an act of God”. He re-registers as a lawyer and sues the insurance company and, as God’s representative, The Church.

Director: Mark Joffe
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Bridie
Cinematography: Peter James
Production: Empress Road Productions, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Showtime Australia, Gannon Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Film Victoria, Icon Productions
Country: Australia, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

lightning, fisherman, boat accident, god, church, courtroom, insurance policy, bushfires

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man Who Sued God about?
A lawyer becomes a fisherman from frustration. When his one piece of property, his boat, is struck by lightning and destroyed he is denied insurance money because it was “an act of God”. He re-registers as a lawyer and sues the insurance company and, as God’s representative, The Church.
Who directed The Man Who Sued God?
The Man Who Sued God was directed by Mark Joffe.
Who stars in The Man Who Sued God?
The Man Who Sued God stars Billy Connolly, Judy Davis, Colin Friels, Wendy Hughes, Emily Browning, Bille Brown.
How long is The Man Who Sued God?
The Man Who Sued God has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Man Who Sued God?
The Man Who Sued God is a Comedy film.
Where was The Man Who Sued God produced?
The Man Who Sued God was produced in Australia, United States of America.