The story begins with monty brewster and his friend spike being in jail without any means to post their bail. Pryor in remake of brewsters millions the new york. Much to his amazement, brewster discovers that he is related to deceased millionaire rupert horn hume cronyn, who appears only in. Richard pryor is montgomery brewster, a minor league baseball pitcher who. Mar 05, 2015 if there is one area where the next iteration of brewsters millions could improve, it is on the issue of race. The seventh cinema adaptation of the venerable stage farce brewsters millions stars richard pryor as montgomery brewster, a thirdrate baseball player. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab. It also led me to discover that there have been several movies based upon this book. This is a very funny movie, with a good message too.
His greatuncle leaves him 300 million dollars with and odd clause, that is monty has to spend 30 million dollars in passing goods in only a month. Richard pryor plot montgomery brewster is a friendly black baseball player with an extraordinary luck. He will forfeit everything if he reveals to a soul the real reason he seems to be throwing away all that cash. An awesome eighties film, brewsters millions, 1985, starring richard pryor as minor league baseball player, monty brewster. Brewsters millions 2003 stream and watch online moviefone. Brewsters millions 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Brewsters millions vhs movie original 1985 richard pryor. The screenplay by herschel weingrod and timothy harris was based on the 1902 novel of the same name by george barr mccutcheon. However, hes not allowed to tell anyone about the deal. The plot of brewsters millions is a comedy standard adapted for the stage and screen multiple times since the silent era. Brewsters millions is a 1985 comedy film starring richard pryor and john candy based on the 1902 novel of the same name by george barr mccutcheon. The bail is taken care of by a stranger who brings them to new york where monty learns he has inherited money from a dead uncle. I never saw this movie years ago, dont know how i missed it being such a big fan of john candys work. Brewsters millions dvd richard pryor widescreen ebay. In this 1980 s revisit, montgomery brewster richard pryor is a longtime pitcher for a minorleague new jersey baseball team.
The seventh cinema adaptation of the venerable stage farce brewster s millions stars richard pryor as montgomery brewster, a thirdrate baseball player. Brewsters millions hes had some good performances in supporting parts, but richard pryor never starred in a film that captured his comic brilliance the way his concert films didproving that magic isnt something you can bottle. Brewster s millions is a 1985 american comedy film directed by walter hill. One night after winning a game, monty and his best friend, the bulls catcher, spike nolan john candy, are flirting with two women at a local bar. Brewsters millions 1985 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. My mothers future husband full movie frank cassini, lea. Brewsters millions walter hill, richard pryor, john candy. The 1985 version was one of several pryor films that refused to include the type.
Once, with fatty arbuckle in the 1920s, once with richard pryor in the 1980s the one i remember from my childhood, and this here. Brewsters millions dvd richard pryor widescreen works great. Brewsters millions is a comedy about a baseball player who inherits an unexpected sum of money. Richard pryor is one of the funniest comedians ever, and he plays comedy and pathos well in this film. A minor league baseball player has to spend thirty million dollars in. Walter hill, lawrence gordon, joel silver, herschel weingrod, timothy harris. With richard pryor, john candy, lonette mckee, stephen collins. Much to his amazement, brewster discovers that he is related to deceased millionaire rupert horn hume cronyn, who appears only in a videotaped living will. Why is it when theres trouble were the ones that get into it. I remember seeing the movie brewsters million s starring richard pryor in the late 1980s. A truly funny movie featuring pryor and candy at the top of their game.
Brewster s millions is a 1985 comedy film starring richard pryor and john candy based on the 1902 novel of the same name by george barr mccutcheon. Brewsters millions is a film that has been made three times. Montgomery monty brewster richard pryor is a secondrate minor league baseball pitcher with the hackensack bulls. You can always write us an email or record a voice message and.
A minor league baseball player has to spend thirty million dollars in thirty days, in order to inherit three hundred million dollars. Brewsters millions vhs movie original 1985 richard pryorjohn candy preowned. Brewsters millions 1945 is one of a number of adaptations of the novel of the same title by george barr mccutcheon and the subsequent smashhit play adaptation by byron ongley and winchell smith. I mean, theres a bar full of people and were the only ones in jail. Watch brewsters millions online stream full movie directv. Richard pryor is the star of brewsters millions, which opens today at loews state and other theaters. Richard pryorjohn candylonette mckeehume cronynstephen collinsjerry. Why brewsters millions is the most remade movie of all.
Brewsters millions is a movie that youll enjoy many times. This movie wouldve been a whole lot better and much funnier with eddie murphy in the movie instead of boring old richard pryor. See the sellers listing for full details and description of any imperfections. Theres a catch of course, one he cant tell anyone about. Brewsters millions 8 original movie photos richard pryor. Brewsters millions is a 1985 american comedy film directed by walter hill. It was adapted into a play in 1906, which opened at the new amsterdam theatre on broadway, 1 and the novel or play has been adapted into films thirteen times, four of which were produced in india.
Brewster s millions 1945 is one of a number of adaptations of the novel of the same title by george barr mccutcheon and the subsequent smashhit play adaptation by byron ongley and winchell smith. In this 1980s revisit, montgomery brewster richard pryor is a longtime pitcher for a minorleague new jersey baseball team. The ensemble cast is quite good and director walter hill known more for action stuff like 48hrs. Brewster s millions 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Details about brewsters millions 8 original movie photos richard pryor john candy 1985. Jun 20, 2014 the seventh cinema adaptation of the venerable stage farce brewster s millions stars richard pryor as montgomery brewster, a thirdrate baseball player. Richard pryor, john candy, hume cronyn, lonette mckee. Brewsters millions 1945 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
John candy is also perfect as brewsters best friend. Brewster s millions is a film that has been made three times. Its a straightforward comedy with john candy generating extra laughs. I never saw this movie years ago, dont know how i missed it being such a big fan of john candy s work. Brewsters millions vhs, 1996 richard prior john candy vintage 80s comedy tape. Purchase brewsters millions on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Unable to share details about the will s odd conditions with. Ive never been much of a richard pryor fan previously, but he is just perfect in this film. Wonder wheel scene richard pryor the toy 1982 by jmgoodell. Brewster s millions is a movie that youll enjoy many times. Brewsters millions 5 movie clip lowlife no more 1985 hd. Film photos superman iii richard pryor skiing picture 1983 movie photograph set. Unable to share details about the wills odd conditions with.
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