Brewster's Millions: A Comedy Classic
The Film Adaptation
Brewster's Millions is a 1985 American comedy film directed by Walter Hill. It stars Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, and Stephen Collins.
The film follows Montgomery Brewster (Pryor), a minor league baseball player who inherits $300 million from an eccentric uncle. The catch? He has to spend it all within 30 days, without accumulating any assets.
Brewster's attempts to blow the fortune lead to hilarious hijinks, including buying a fleet of limousines, hiring a personal chef, and funding a Broadway musical about the life of Al Capone.
The Novel Inspiration
Brewster's Millions is based on the 1902 novel of the same name by George Barr McCutcheon. The novel was originally published under the pseudonym of Richard Greaves.
The novel tells the story of Brewster, a young man who inherits a fortune from his uncle. However, he must spend the money in a specific way or lose it all.
The novel has been adapted into several films and television shows, including the 1985 film starring Pryor.
Cast and Characters
* Richard Pryor as Montgomery Brewster * John Candy as Spike Nolan * Lonette McKee as Angela Drake * Stephen Collins as Warren Cox * Jerry Orbach as Harry Hinkle * Pat Hingle as Edward Roundtree * Hume Cronyn as Rupert HornCritical Reception
Brewster's Millions received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the performances of Pryor and Candy, while others criticized the film's lack of originality.
The film was a box office success, grossing over $100 million worldwide.
Legacy
Brewster's Millions has become a cult classic over the years. It is often cited as one of the best comedies of the 1980s.
The film has been parodied and referenced in numerous other works of popular culture, including the television shows Seinfeld and Family Guy.
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