THE MONEY PIT (Theatrical Release USA 1986)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.8|5.0 Stars ììì

The Money Pit—comedy—stars Tom Hanks and Shelley Long. It’s a light comedy and has ‘B’ grade entertainment appeal. Particularly enjoyable scenes involve construction workers and their interaction with the owners of the home. There are some sexual references.

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Storyline

Walter Fielding (Tom Hanks) and Anna Crowley (Shelley Long) buy a lovely mansion at an exceptionally good price and quickly find that their darling purchase is falling apart. As their relationship with each other becomes increasingly strained, contractors come in to renovate and update the whole building.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Richard Benjamin for his directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers David Giler and Steven Spielberg for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Max Beissart (Alexander Godunov), Estelle (Maureen Stapleton), Art Shirk (Joe Mantegna), Curly (Philip Bosco), Jack Schnittman (Josh Mostel), Shatov (Yakov Smirnoff), Brad Shirk (Carmine Caridi), Ethan (Brian Backer), Benny (Billy Lombardo), Marika (Mia Dillon), and Carlos (John Van Dreelen)

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Maybe. It’s funny and, if you’re a Tom Hanks fan, it will suit nicely.

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