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Bad Money

  • 1999
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
124
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Bad Money (1999)
Dark ComedyComedy

Four characters from different backgrounds struggling financially, resorting to unethical means like welfare fraud, compromising values, and robbery to obtain money quickly, offering a cauti... Read allFour characters from different backgrounds struggling financially, resorting to unethical means like welfare fraud, compromising values, and robbery to obtain money quickly, offering a cautionary tale on the desperation for quick cash.Four characters from different backgrounds struggling financially, resorting to unethical means like welfare fraud, compromising values, and robbery to obtain money quickly, offering a cautionary tale on the desperation for quick cash.

  • Director
    • John Hazlett
  • Writers
    • Blake Brooker
    • Michael Gregory
    • John Hazlett
  • Stars
    • Graham Greene
    • Stephen Spender
    • Karen Sillas
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    124
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Hazlett
    • Writers
      • Blake Brooker
      • Michael Gregory
      • John Hazlett
    • Stars
      • Graham Greene
      • Stephen Spender
      • Karen Sillas
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Graham Greene
    Graham Greene
    • George Baines
    Stephen Spender
    • Murray
    Karen Sillas
    Karen Sillas
    • Jan Wells
    Alisen Richmond-Peck
    Alisen Richmond-Peck
    • Sylvia Baines
    • (as Alisen Down)
    Patrick Rengger
    • Noel
    Tamsin Kelsey
    Tamsin Kelsey
    • Eileen Baines
    Josh Williams
    • Carl
    Andy Curtis
    • Johnson
    Rainer Kahl
    • Security Guard
    Valerie Planche
    • Bank Clerk
    John Heywood
    • Old Man at Welfare
    Walt Healy
    • WW II Veteran
    Patricia Benedict
    • Welfare Clerk
    David Brindle
    • Dr. Memory
    Alan Duffy
    • Telemarketing Supervisor
    Denis Gagnon
    • Landlord
    Darren Hafner
    • Cop
    Gail Hanrahan
    • Employment Clerk
    • Director
      • John Hazlett
    • Writers
      • Blake Brooker
      • Michael Gregory
      • John Hazlett
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    Extremely underrated, as it is very funny, but without lavish production values

    'Bad Money' is not a great film, it's an average or slightly above average comedy that's neither big or memorable. Still, the producers/director did wonders with a limited budget, and it is at times very funny.

    Academy Award winner Graham Greene (Thunderheart, Dances With Wolves) does a very good job, and whoever wrote the script also deserves credit.

    The plot is original and the quirky characters, especially Graham Greene's extremely annoying wife, are hilarious. The climax leaves something to be desired, as it is quite non-Hollywood, but doesn't quite succeed on all levels.

    7/10
    10THX-4

    A film that laughs in the face of financial ruin

    Clever, biting comedy about the lengths average people go to to preserve their wealth and power. Even an ardent vegetarian isn't above butchering cute bunny rabbits to prop up her ailing restaurant. A must-see for anyone who is in need of a laugh!

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      Alisen Down's debut.
    • Quotes

      Christian Centre Server: What kind of cookie would you like?

      Stick: Um... Peanut Butter

      Carl: Um... yeah, me too.

      Christian Centre Server: well?

      Stick: Well?

      Christian Centre Server: You have to say the Lord's Prayer if you want a cookie!

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 1999 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Red Devil Films
      • Security Film Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
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      • Color

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