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| Directed by | Robert Downey Sr. |
| Written by | Robert Downey Sr. Laura Ernst Al Schwartz |
| Produced by | Lisa M. Hansen Paul Hertzberg Catalaine Knell Seymour Morgenstern Al Schwartz Joe Bilella (co producer) |
| Starring | Robert Downey Jr. Laura Ernst Jim Haynie Eric Idle Ralph Macchio Andrea Martin Leo Rossi Howard Duff |
| Cinematography | Robert D. Yeoman |
| Edited by | Joe D'Augustine |
| Music by | David Robbins |
| Distributed by | CineTel Films |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Too Much Sun is a 1991 American comedy film directed by Robert Downey Sr. and starring Robert Downey Jr., Eric Idle, Andrea Martin, Allan Arbus, Ralph Macchio and Howard Duff in his final film appearance. It was filmed in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, California.
Plot
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A multi-millionaire is making out his will. His son is gay and his daughter a lesbian, yet he vows to leave his fortune to the first one who can produce a grandchild.
Cast
[edit]- Allan Arbus as Vincent
- Robert Downey Jr. as Reed Richmond
- Howard Duff as O. M.
- Laura Ernst as Susan
- Lara Harris as Sister Ursula
- Jim Haynie as Father Kelly
- James Hong as Frank Sr.
- John Ide as Yacht Captain
- Eric Idle as Sonny
- Marin Kanter as Tiny Nun
- Jon Korkes as Fuzby Robinson
- Ralph Macchio as Frank Jr.
- Christopher Mankiewicz as the mailman
- Andrea Martin as Bitsy
- Leo Rossi as George
- Jennifer Rubin as Gracia
- Cara Sherman as Waitress
- Heidi Swedberg as Sister Agnes
Reception
[edit]Kevin Thomas, reviewing for The Los Angeles Times, gave the film a negative review: "something that might have been made by a band of thumb-nosing high school students... a nasty business that lays waste to its large, gifted and game cast".[1] Peter Travers summed up his review for Rolling Stone, "Downey has become what every true satirist fears most: outdated."[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Thomas, Kevin (25 January 1991). "MOVIE REVIEW : Robert Downey's 'Too Much Sun' Has Too Little Taste". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ Travers, Peter (25 January 1991). "Too Much Sun". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
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