What's the Worst that Could Happen? Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

The novel of the same name by crime author Donald E. Westlake becomes this MGM comedy starring Martin Lawrence as Kevin Caffery, a thief who breaks into the supposedly unoccupied beachfront mansion of billionaire Max Fairbanks (Danny De Vito). Max unexpectedly catches the burglar red-handed and summons the police, but before the criminal can be carted off, Max impulsively claims that Kevin's lucky ring is his own. Enraged, Kevin vows revenge on the tycoon, and so begins a game of one-upmanship from which neither party will cease and desist, even when the result becomes public scandal, financial ruin, divorce, and criminal proceedings. What's the Worst That Could Happen?co-stars John Leguizamo, Glenne Headley, Larry Miller, Ana Gasteyer, Richard Schiff, William Fichtner, Bernie Mac, and Nora Dunn. - Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Martin Lawrence, Danny DeVito, John Leguizamo, Glenne Headly, Carmen Ejogo
Theatrical Release Date:
06/01/2001
DVD Release Date:
01/01/2002
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for language and sexual content.
Run Time:
90 min.
Distributor(s):
MGM/UA
Director(s):
Sam Weisman
Genre(s):
Comedy
Themes:
Class Differences, Cons and Scams, Nothing Goes Right, Criminal's Revenge
Tone:
Frantic, Bright, Goofy, Humorous, Madcap
Keywords:
billionaire, claim, divorce, mansion, revenge, ring [jewelry], scandal, thief
Country of Origin:
USA (06-01-2001)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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