Money Talks [Blu-ray]

Director: Brett Ratner Brett Ratner

Overview

Essentially a showcase for the talents of squeaky-voiced comedian Chris Tucker, who has been compared to a young Eddie Murphy by fans, and to fingernails on a chalkboard by detractors, this action-comedy centers on the unlikely friendship that develops between a fast-talking petty con-artist and a has-been newscaster who is trying to resurrect his career and marry a young noveau-riche debutante. Though strictly small potatoes, scam-man Franklin Hatchett (Tucker) attracts the attention of the TV anchorman James Russell (Charlie Sheen) while running his latest con at a carwash. Shortly after refusing an interview with Russell, Franklin ends up jailed. He manages to escape when a transfer bus is hijacked. Handcuffed to a French jewel thief involved in the attack, Franklin is dragged along. He escapes, but his troubles are not over, for he quickly learns that he is the accused perpetrator of the hijacking. When all is said and done, Franklin finds himself pursued by the cops, the thieves, loan sharks, and an irate pregnant girlfriend. In desperation he goes to Russell and makes a deal. Russell brings Franklin to his pre-wedding party to meet his fiance Grace Ciprani (Heather Locklear). Franklin creates big trouble when he tells her father Guy (Paul Sorvino) that he is Vic Damone, Jr., son of Vic Damone and Diahann Carroll. Guy accepts this and gives Franklin a real Italian welcome. But though he may feel safe for the moment, Franklin's troubles are just beginning and before the story ends, he and the hapless Russell are involved in gun fights, car chases and a final showdown at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/26/2024
UPC:	0840418303399
Original Release:	1997
Rating:	R
Language:	English
Time:	1:36:00
Sales rank:	13,737

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Chris Tucker	Franklin Hatchett,Aaron's Boy,Aaron's Boy
Charlie Sheen	James Russell
Heather Locklear	Grace Cipriani
Gerard Ismael	Raymond Villard
Paul Sorvino	Guy Cipriani
Elise Neal	Paula
Paul Gleason	Det. Pickett
Larry Hankin	Roland
Daniel Roebuck	Det. Williams
Michael Wright	Aaron
Veronica Cartwright	Connie Cipriani
David Warner	Barclay
Damian Chapa	Carmine
Frank Bruynbroek	Debray
Robertson Dean	Mercedes Owner
Victor Ferreira	Hector/Car Wash Employee No. 1
Marty Levy	Ticket Customer
Mark Benninghofen	Ticket Customer
David Lee McLain	Ticket Customer
Gary Briggs	Car Wash Employee No. 2
Nathan Anderson	News Cameraman
Richard Noyce	Detective at Car Wash
Faizon Love	Cellmate
Ralph Odum	Prison Bus Guard
Doug Llewelyn	News Anchor
Paul Guyot	Newsroom Colleague
Jeff Brockton	Cop at Diner
Gary Price	Cop at Diner
Tycho Thal	Patron
Vahe Berberian	Cabby at Pier
Jake	Himself
John Chardiet	Red Camel Doorman
Tom Huff	Store Owner
Andre Rosey Brown	Aaron's Bodyguard
Kevin Lowe	Detective at Precinct
Tawny Little	News Reporter
Viveca Paulin	Auctioneer
Mojoe Nicosia	Carmine's Driver
Buddy Joe Hooker	Pierre
Matt Brandstein	Cameraman
Rance Howard	Reverend
Lalo Schifrin	Composer

Technical Credits

Joel Cohen

Alec Sokolow

Brett Ratner	Director
Walter Coblenz	Producer
Chuck Comisky	Special Effects
Dennis Dion	Special Effects
Leon Dudevoir	Executive Producer
Carla Fry	Executive Producer
Amy Henkels	Executive Producer
Buddy Joe Hooker	Stunts
Tracy Kramer	Producer
Valerie McCaffrey	Casting
Jay Stern	Executive Producer
Chris Tucker	Executive Producer,Producer
Joel Cohen	Screenwriter
Alec Sokolow	Screenwriter
Chuck Picerni Jr.	Stunts
Kim Ornitz	Sound/Sound Designer