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The Settlement (1999)

Dying is a lousy way to make a living.

Genre : Comedy, Drama

Runtime : 1H 41M

Director : Mark Steilen
Writer : Mark Steilen, Lawrence H. Toffler

Synopsis

Swaggering, womanizing Jerry and his hen-pecked buddy Pat are in a bind: their clients aren't dying fast enough! They buy insurance policies from the terminally ill, and bet on them to kick the bucket on schedule. But their luck is about to change when they meet Barbara, who has a $2million policy and 3 months to live.

Actors

John C. Reilly
John C. Reilly
Pat
William Fichtner
William Fichtner
Jerry
Kelly McGillis
Kelly McGillis
Fake Barbara / Ellie
David Rasche
David Rasche
Denny
Dan Castellaneta
Dan Castellaneta
Neal
Bill Bolender
Bill Bolender
Shamansky
Steve Tyler
Steve Tyler
Costar
Stuart Pankin
Stuart Pankin
Insurance Agent
Monica Staggs
Monica Staggs
Real Barbara
Sharon Brathwaite-Sanders
Sharon Brathwaite-Sanders
Receptionist
Carol Mansell
Carol Mansell
Bookstore Cashier
Jonathan McMurtry
Jonathan McMurtry
Dr. Van Buren
Joseph K. Steilen
Joseph K. Steilen
Supportive Friend #1
Nathaniel Steilen
Nathaniel Steilen
Supportive Friend #2
Richard L. Schnakenberg
Richard L. Schnakenberg
Limo Driver

Crews

Mark Steilen
Mark Steilen
Director
Casey Ellison
Casey Ellison
Best Boy Electric
Mark Steilen
Mark Steilen
Screenplay
Lawrence H. Toffler
Lawrence H. Toffler
Screenplay
Lawrence H. Toffler
Lawrence H. Toffler
Theatre Play

Posters and backgrounds

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