For Richer, for Poorer

Jan 1, 1992

1h 30m

★ 5.5

Dad's a self-made millionaire. His son just has it made. Now Dad's about to give it all away to get his son to make his own.

Overview

Fresh out of college, a young man lazes about his family's estate, which irritates his father, a self-made millionaire who hatches a bankruptcy plan that he hopes will inspire his son to get a job.

Genres

Comedy

TV Movie

Production Companies

HBO Films

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Cast

Aram Katourian

Jack Lemmon

Millie Katourian

Talia Shire

Michael Katourian

Jonathan Silverman

Irene

Joanna Gleason

Billie

Madeline Kahn

Harry

George Wyner

Larry

Dakin Matthews

Mark

Stephen Caffrey

Stuart

Paul Collins

Mr. Macrae

Ron Frazier

Max

Hal Riddle

Tony

Charles Thomas Murphy

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