Movie Description
Politenessman
(1985)Overview
Based on the comic strip character by the same name. This comedy revolves around a dying millionaire tries to announce his heir to his greedy relatives, as well his mistress and his accountant. All are arguing amongst themselves, as they want to be chosen as his heir, knowing that the problem is that if he dies before picking one of them, all of his fortune goes to a bird-watching club. Then Politenessman interrupts and uses his steel hanky towards the millionaire, killing him, and to reprimand everyone for whispering, deeming it impolite and a sign of "bad breeding". As a result of the millionaire's death, unable to announce an heir and leaving all of his fortune to the bird-watching club. Politenessman reminds the viewers that while not everyone can be a millionaire, it costs very little to be courteous.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alex Zamm
- Writer : Alex Zamm
- Editor : Alex Zamm
- Cast : Abigail Aldridge,Arthur Epstein,Lawrence Goldhuber,Jerry Jaffe,Vivian Kelly,Ben R. Kelman,Neil Logan Ross,Leonard Tepper,Ken Valentino,Roger Peltzman
Cast
Mistress
Nephew
Accountant
Doctor
Wife
Brother
Winston Jake Harrington
Son
Politenessman
Narrator (voice)
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Facts
Original TitlePolitenessman
Status Released
Release Information
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1985-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 04m
Production CompaniesColumbia University School of the Arts
Genres
- Comedy
