For Richer or Poorer Movie Review 1997

Definitely poorer. Don't pity the Amish because they can't defend themselves against movies like this--envy them because they don't have to see it. Shallow New York real-estate hustler Brad (Allen) is supposed to be divorcing socialite wife Caroline (Alley). Their inept accountant (Knight), however, has cooked the books, causing them to head for the Pennsylvania hills. They hide out with a community of Amish people, rediscovering their love along with a bunch of manure jokes. Proves once again the inherent unfunniness of butter churns and barn raisings.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 122 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Culture Clash, Divorce, Not-So-True Identity

Screenplay

Jana Howington, Steve Lukanic

Cast

Tim Allen, Kirstie Alley, Wayne Knight, Larry Miller, Jay O. Sanders, Michael Lerner, Miguel A. Nunez, Megan Cavanagh, John Pyper-Ferguson, June Claman, Katie Moore

Cinematography

Buzz Feitshans

Director

Bryan Spicer

Music

Randy Edelman