Comedy

The Man Who Sued God (2001): Cast, Box Office & Plot

Name: The Man Who Sued God
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2001-10-25
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cast: Billy Connolly, Emily Browning, Colin Friels, Wendy Hughes, Judy Davis

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The Man Who Sued God is a 2001 comedy directed by Mark Joffe, starring Billy Connolly as Steve Myers, Emily Browning and Colin Friels. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $6 million worldwide.

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Released: October 25, 2001
Runtime: 1h 37m (97 min)
Director: Mark Joffe
Genre: Comedy
Original language: English
Studio: Empress Road Productions
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The story

What Is The Man Who Sued God About?

The premise of The Man Who Sued God without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After losing his law practice, a disgruntled attorney turns to fishing. When his sole vessel is struck by lightning and destroyed, the insurer refuses payment, calling it an “act of God.” Determined, he re‑qualifies as a lawyer and sues the insurance company, naming the Church as God’s representative.

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Cast & crew

The Man Who Sued God Cast & Characters

Billy Connolly leads the cast as Steve Myers, with Emily Browning as Rebecca Myers and Colin Friels as David Myers. Directed by Mark Joffe; 24 actors are credited in all.

Director Mark Joffe

Billy Connolly as Steve Myers
Emily Browning as Rebecca Myers
Colin Friels as David Myers
Wendy Hughes as Jules Myers

Also Starring in The Man Who Sued God

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Judy Davis Anna Redmond
John Howard Edward Piggott
Vincent Ball Cardinal
Richard Carter Dirk Streicher
Linal Haft Rabbi
Tim Robertson Judge Bonaface
Andrea Moor Maxine Jeffrey
Peter Whitford Moderator
Astro Arthur the Dog
Steve Jacobs Hal
Frank Whitten Primate
Glenda Linscott Co-Plaintiff
Bille Brown Gerry Ryan
Chris Bath Newsreader
Tamblyn Lord Doctor
Josephine Byrnes Cressida Roache

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Blair Venn Les
Alan Hennessy Inspector Gittman
Ross Symonds Newsreader
Wizard Cockatoo

From the director

More from Mark Joffe

More films directed by Mark Joffe: Lindy Chamberlain: The True Story, Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Boy, Dripping in Chocolate and The Matchmaker.

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Plot

The Man Who Sued God Plot Summary

What happens in The Man Who Sued God from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

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Steve Myers Billy Connolly is a disillusioned lawyer who grows increasingly fed up with the corruption he perceives within the judicial system. He walks away from his career, buys a small fishing boat, and shifts to a quieter life at sea, hoping to find meaning and honesty in a different line of work.

His new livelihood is brutally upended when his fishing boat is struck by lightning, ripping it apart, burning, and sinking into the sea. He files a claim with his insurer, only to have it rejected on the grounds that the destruction was an act of God and therefore not liable. The denial fuels his frustration and a sense that powerful forces are bending rules behind the scenes.

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