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For Love or Money

For Love or Money

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

19936.21h 34m

Overview

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 Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal
Produced by Brian Grazer
Box OfficeBudget: $30.0MRevenue: $11.1M

Top Cast

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Doug Ireland

Gabrielle Anwar

Gabrielle Anwar

Andy Hart

Anthony Higgins

Anthony Higgins

Christian Hanover

Fyvush Finkel

Fyvush Finkel

Milton Glickman

Sandra Reaves-Phillips

Sandra Reaves-Phillips

Marie

LaChanze

LaChanze

Nora

Mike Moyer

Mike Moyer

Charlie the Doorman

Saverio Guerra

Saverio Guerra

Carmen

Daniel Hagen

Daniel Hagen

Vincent the Bartender

P

Paula Laurence

Mrs. Elinor Vigushin

Themes & Keywords

hotelnew york cityfemale loverdeceptionconciergelovemistressaffairfinancial investorirs

About For Love or Money

For Love or Money is a comedy, romance film released in 1993 exploring themes of hotel, new york city, female lover, deception, concierge, love. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, it stars Michael J. Fox, Gabrielle Anwar, Anthony Higgins. 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.

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