Other People's Money
1991 · Movie · R · 103 min · ★ 6.1 · 36% critics
A ruthless investor targets a struggling family-run manufacturing company for a takeover, setting off a battle over jobs, values, and profit. As the company fights back with legal strategy and personal charm, the clash turns into a witty mix of business drama, romance, and comedy.
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Details
- Years
- 1991
- Release date
- 1991-10-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Critic score
- 36/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (153 votes)
About
You might like this if you enjoy smart, funny dramas about money, power, and clashing values with a romantic streak; Not for you if dated gender dynamics, talky business debates, or a slick corporate raider lead sound unappealing.
Pros: sharp dialogue; funny and entertaining; thoughtful business debate | Cons: dated attitudes; uneven romance; some weak performances
Themes
- materialism
- financial transactions
Awards & recognition
- César Award — Best Film · 1979
Cast & crew
Danny DeVito
as Lawrence Garfield
Gregory Peck
as Andrew Jorgenson
Penelope Ann Miller
as Kate Sullivan
Piper Laurie
as Bea Sullivan
Dean Jones
as Bill Coles
R. D. Call
as Arthur
Mo Gaffney
as Harriet
Bette Henritze
as Emma
Tom Aldredge
as Ozzie
Leila Kenzle
as Marcia
Directed by Norman Jewison