Only a Buck (1987): Cast
Only a Buck is a 1987 comedy directed by Gerry Cook, starring Charlie Schmidt as Jay Jordan, Utah Phillips and Lanita Grice. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Gerry Cook
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Only a Buck About?
The premise of Only a Buck without spoilers.
Spokane‑made debut by Jerry Cook, this 1980s comedy follows J. Jordan, a gadget‑loving TV news photographer who quits his job to film a movie about a man quitting his job to make a movie. Full of charm, wit, off‑beat humor and heart, the low‑budget “TV‑dinner” film earned praise as a clever comedy with a delightful atmosphere, resonating with anyone who dreams of making a movie.
Only a Buck Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- job
- car
- low budget film
- independent film
Only a Buck Cast & Characters
Charlie Schmidt leads the cast as Jay Jordan, with Utah Phillips as Tramp and Lanita Grice as Karla Marx. Directed by Gerry Cook.
- Director Gerry Cook
- Charlie Schmidt as Jay Jordan
- Utah Phillips as Tramp
- Lanita Grice as Karla Marx
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Only a Buck FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Only a Buck, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Only a Buck?
Only a Buck runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Only a Buck released?
Only a Buck was released in 1987.
Who directed Only a Buck?
Only a Buck was directed by Gerry Cook.
Who is in the cast of Only a Buck?
Only a Buck stars Charlie Schmidt as Jay Jordan, Utah Phillips as Tramp and Lanita Grice as Karla Marx.
Does Only a Buck have a post-credit scene?
No. Only a Buck has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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