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Greedy

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Greedy (1994)

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Reviews Counted: 16 Fresh: 4  Rotten:12 Average Rating: 4.5/10
Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins
Synopsis:
Uncle Joe McTeague (Kirk Douglas) is a cantankerous, contemptible old man but he's filthy rich. In fact, Joe's so wealthy that his nieces and nephews, the only kin he's got, have been indulging and obliging the miserable geezer for years in hopes of inheriting his money. When Joe finds a barely... [More]
Uncle Joe McTeague (Kirk Douglas) is a cantankerous, contemptible old man but he's filthy rich. In fact, Joe's so wealthy that his nieces and nephews, the only kin he's got, have been indulging and obliging the miserable geezer for years in hopes of inheriting his money. When Joe finds a barely post-pubescent English tart (Olivia d'Abo) to cater to his every whim, the family goes bonkers, fearing they'll lose all the money to the young stranger. But they come together instead and formulate Plan B. This leads the family to bowling failure Daniel McTeague (Micheal J. Fox), a good-hearted, socially conscious relative even old uncle Joe won't refuse. [Less]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Michael J. Fox, Nancy Travis, Olivia d'Abo, Phil Hartman

Director: Jonathan Lynn

DVD Info

Release:

Dec 15, 1998

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1 Encoding
  • Keep Case
  • Special Features: Theatrical Trailer, Talent Bios, Production Notes, Website Links.

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12/07/04 08:07 AM
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Forgettable farce

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01/21/04 10:42 AM
Mike McGranaghan
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Show how the unrestrained pursuit of greed makes people poor in spirit

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Surprisingly sharp and funny. Fox, Douglas, and Travis are gems.

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Shellie Iliff
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Douglas, Fox and Travis are a riotous threesome!

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Clint Morris
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One of those "breathless ensemble farces" that I always seem to like. (See also: "Clue" & "Noises Off")

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