Strike It Rich (1990)

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A London accountant on his honeymoon gets swept away by gambling fever.

Film Overview
"Strike It Rich" is a 1990 British romantic funny movie directed by James Scott. The film stars Molly Ringwald and Robert Lindsay and is based on the novel "Losers Weepers" by Graham Greene. It aired internationally however received little attention in the U.S, frequently kept in mind for its uncommon blend of love, funny, and monetary drama.

Plot
"Strike It Rich" follows the story of a young, enthusiastic Englishman called Cary (Robert Lindsay) who is working his way up the corporate ladder in an American company based in London. In a company party, he satisfies Jenny (Molly Ringwald), an American woman working as an executive for the exact same business. The two fall in love, and their whirlwind love begins.

Nevertheless, Cary has a questionable agenda: He's picked to fall in love with Jenny due to the fact that of her access to sensitive business info. Unfortunately, Cary has entangled himself in a dangerous monetary gamble. The information he requires from Jenny might save him from destroy and assist him "strike it rich".

Conflict and Resolution
As the story develops, the line between Cary's real feelings for Jenny and his monetary desperation starts to blur. On one side, he's deeply in love with her, terrified of what he might lose if his trick is unveiled. On the other side, his unidentified financial difficulties push him to exploit his relationship with her, controling Jenny into getting the information he needs to conserve himself.

In the climactic end, Cary's duplicity is exposed. Jenny is hurt, betrayed, and mad, resulting in an emotional face-off in between the 2. Cary is delegated deal with the repercussions of his actions and a relationship relatively beyond repair work.

Lastly, after a series of plot twists, the motion picture concludes with Cary repairing his financial problems by sheer luck instead of using the illegally obtained details. Wracked with regret and remorse, he confesses everything to Jenny, who, regardless of her preliminary anger, forgives him. Eventually, the film browses its way from a tale of corporate espionage and manipulation to a romantic love story with a happy ending.

Cast and Performances
Robert Lindsay played the role of Cary convincingly, showcasing a blend of appeal and desperation. On the other hand, Molly Ringwald, popular for her functions in many 80s teenage drama movies, was able to capture and portray Jenny's character-- independent yet susceptible-- remarkably. The chemistry between the two leads was evident, and their efficiencies were a brilliant spot in the film.

Vital Reception
Upon its release, the film got blended evaluations. Critics specifically praised the efficiencies of Lindsay and Ringwald. Nevertheless, lots of revealed that while the movie had an interesting facility, it had a hard time to stabilize its blend of categories. Some argued that the love story and monetary drama didn't blend well, resulting in a confusing story.

In conclusion, "Strike It Rich" is an offbeat romantic funny that integrates elements of business adjustment and love. In spite of the criticisms, the movie aims to provide a narrative about love, aspiration, moral issues and forgiveness, highlighted by captivating performances by the lead actors.

Top Cast

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    Robert Lindsay
    Bertram
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    Molly Ringwald
    Cary
  • John Gielgud (small)
    John Gielgud
    Herbert Dreuther
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    Max Wall
    Bowles
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    Richenda Carey
    Miss Bullen
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    Marius Goring
    Blixon
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    Vladek Sheybal
    Kinksi
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    Margi Clarke
    Bowles' Nurse
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    Frances de la Tour
    Mrs de Vere
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    Terence Beesley
    Croupier
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    Tim Seely
    Arnold