Life Stinks poster

Life Stinks (1991)

"From Fortune 500 ... to fortune's fool."

5.719911h 32mEN
Comedy

Directed by Mel Brooks

Rating

5.7/10

Runtime

1h 32m

Language

EN

Release

June 5, 1991

Director

Mel Brooks

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Overview

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 o...

Cast

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

Goddard Bolt

Lesley Ann Warren

Lesley Ann Warren

Molly

Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

Vance Crasswell

Stuart Pankin

Stuart Pankin

Pritchard

Michael Ensign

Michael Ensign

Knowles

Howard Morris

Howard Morris

Sailor

Matthew Faison

Matthew Faison

Stevens

Rudy De Luca

Rudy De Luca

J. Paul Getty

Teddy Wilson

Teddy Wilson

Fumes

Stanley Brock

Stanley Brock

Store Owner

Billy Barty

Billy Barty

Willy

Raymond O'Connor

Raymond O'Connor

Yo

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Life Stinks (1991), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Life Stinks. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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