The mental battle between Joshua and his rival is therefore not merely a game of money but rather an extension of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
by Roger Ebert, " Chicago Sun-Times", April 7, 1993.] The film won three Golden Raspberry Awards including Worst Picture and Worst Supporting Actor (Woody Harrelson)Īlthough this film shares some thematic elements with the novel that inspired it, the underlying plot is entirely different: in Engelhard's novel, main character Joshua is a Jew, and his billionaire foil is an Arab. ] Ebert also wrote a positive print review. Roger Ebert, however, gave it thumbs up on " Siskel & Ebert". and $160,000,000 internationally for a worldwide total of $266,614,059.ĭespite the film's success at the box office, it received mostly negative reviews from critics - April 25, 1993, article by Roger Ebert.] Gene Siskel gave the film thumbs down. The film was a box office success, earning $106,614,059 in the U.S. *Cameos: Sheena Easton, Billy Connolly, Herbie Hancock Then John misleads her into thinking that she was only the latest in a long line of "million dollar girls". In John's presence, David gives the money away. John sees how Diana looks at David and recognizes that, even if she stayed with him, their relationship would never achieve the intensity she had with David. When Diana files for divorce, David makes one final attempt to win her back. David, meanwhile, realizes he cannot go on without the love of his life. Although she initially resists, Diana eventually consents to spending time with him, and a relationship develops. John reappears and renews his advances on Diana. Because of this tension on their relationship, David and Diana separate. John flies Diana to a private yacht, and it is assumed that their arrangement is consummated.Īlthough he had hoped to forget the whole incident, David grows increasingly insecure about his relationship with Diana, consumed with a fear that she remains involved with Gage. After a difficult night, David and Diana decide to accept the offer, and a contract is signed the next day. John is attracted to Diana and offers David one million dollars to spend a night with her. After gambling away all of their savings, they encounter billionaire John Gage ( Robert Redford). It is based on the novel of the same name by Jack Engelhard.Ĭhildhood sweethearts David ( Woody Harrelson) and Diana Murphy ( Demi Moore) are a married couple who travel to Las Vegas, hoping they can win enough money to finance David's fantasy real estate project. It stars Robert Redford, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, Seymour Cassel and Oliver Platt.
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