Characters & Themes
Only a Buck (1987) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1987 · 95 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Gerry Cook
- Starring
- Charlie Schmidt, Utah Phillips, Lanita Grice
Spokane‑made debut by Jerry Cook, this 1980s comedy follows J. Jordan, a gadget‑loving TV news photographer who quits his job to film a movie about a man quitting his job to make a movie. Full of charm, wit, off‑beat humor and heart, the low‑budget “TV‑dinner” film earned praise as a clever comedy with a delightful atmosphere, resonating with anyone who dreams of making a movie.
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