- Film Review
- Reviewed By David Parkinson
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3 out of 5
In this charming but sharp Capra-esque comedy from director Mark Joffe, a fisherman (Billy Connolly) is told that, since his boat was destroyed by an act of God, he will receive no insurance payout. Angered at the decision, he teams up with crusading journalist Judy Davis to challenge the system. Ultimately, the romantic subplot and the simplistic resolution sugar the pill, but this is still fine, feel-good entertainment that also manages to make some points about organised religion and the insurance industry.
Plot Summary
Comedy drama starring Billy Connolly and Judy Davis. When lawyer-turned-fisherman Steve Myers loses his boat in a storm he is refused an insurance payout because it is deemed an act of God. In an effort to get justice, Steve uses his litigation skills to take the Almighty to task.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Steve Myers
- Billy Connolly
- Anna Redmond
- Judy Davis
- David Myers
- Colin Friels
- Gerry Ryan
- Bille Brown
- Jules Myers
- Wendy Hughes
- Les
- Blair Venn
- Rebecca Myers
- Emily Browning
- Cardinal
- Vincent Ball
Crew
- Director
- Mark Joffe
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