Brewster's Millions is a 1985 film starring Richard Pryor based on the 1902 novel of the same name by George Barr McCutcheon. It is the seventh film based on the story, with a screenplay by Herschel Weingrod & Timothy Harris. It was directed by Walter Hill. See also: 1984 in film, other events of 1985, 1986 in film, list of years in film. Events Top grossing films Back to the Future, starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson Rambo: First Blood Part II, starring Sylvester Stallone Rocky IV, starring Sylvester Stallone The Color Purple... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Brewsters Millions is a novel written by George Barr McCutcheon in 1902. ... George Barr McCutcheon (1866–1928) was an American novelist and playwright. ... A screenplay or script is a blueprint for producing a motion picture. ... Timothy Harris (born 1964 in Tabernacle, Saint Kitts) has been the foreign minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis since August 10, 2001. ... Walter Hill (born California 1942) is a prominent American film director. ...

Plot summary

See Brewster's Millions for the plot of the original novel

Brewster is an aging minor league baseball pitcher, with the (fictional) Hackensack Bulls. The amounts involved in the inheritance in this version are $30 million (to be spent) and $300 million (the real windfall). As well as the usual range of wasteful spending gags, Brewster joins the race for Mayor of New York City and throws most of his money at a campaign urging a vote for "None of the Above," only to be forced to withdraw from the race when he learns that he is leading in the polls. He also hires the New York Yankees for a three-inning exhibition against his Hackensack team, with himself as the pitcher. Brewsters Millions is a novel written by George Barr McCutcheon in 1902. ... Hackensack is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States and the county seat of Bergen CountyGR6. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Big Apple Location Location in the state of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,214. ...

Brewster is almost thwarted by a junior lawyer (Warren Cox) from the firm which is executing the inheritance. Cox has been bribed by partners of the firm to ensure Brewster fails to spend the entire $30 million, which he does by hiding a small amount of cash intended as a holding deposit on a purchase. At the last moment, Cox reveals his duplicity to Angela Drake, his fiancée and a paralegal who has been doing Brewster's accounting during the 30 days. Of course, Brewster himself has developed an unrequited attachment to Angela; when Cox reveals the plot to her with barely a minute to spare, Angela steps in to save Brewster and complete the transfer of her affections.

Cast

• Richard Pryor - Monty Brewster
• John Candy - Spike Nolan
• Lonette McKee - Angela Drake
• Stephen Collins - Warren Cox
• David White - George Granville
• Rick Moranis - Morty King

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External links

• Brewster's Millions at the Internet Movie Database