For Love or Money

For Love or Money

He thought there was nothing as seductive as money. He was wrong.

PG 1993 · 94 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Romance

New York concierge Doug Ireland wants to go into business for himself and refurbish a hotel on Roosevelt Island, N.Y., but he needs an investor. With a few weeks left before his option on the site runs out, Doug agrees to help wealthy Christian Hanover conceal his affair with salesgirl Andy Hart from his wife. Despite his own attraction to Andy, Doug tries to stay focused on getting Christian to invest $3 million in his project.

Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld · Written by Mark Rosenthal

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Michael J. Fox Doug Ireland
Gabrielle Anwar Andy Hart
Anthony Higgins Christian Hanover
Fyvush Finkel Milton Glickman
Sandra Reaves-Phillips Marie
LaChanze Nora
Mike Moyer Charlie the Doorman
Saverio Guerra Carmen
Daniel Hagen Vincent the Bartender
Paula Laurence Mrs. Elinor Vigushin
Donna Mitchell Eleanor Hanover
Debra Monk Mrs. Wegman

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