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Too Much Sun (1990): Cast

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Too Much Sun is a 1990 comedy directed by Robert Downey Sr., starring James Hong as Frank, Sr., Robert Downey Jr. and Eric Idle. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Too Much Sun (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Too Much Sun About?

The premise of Too Much Sun without spoilers.

A wealthy patriarch leaves a will that stipulates his children inherit his fortune only if at least one of them fathers a grandchild within a year of his death. His son, who is gay, and his daughter, a lesbian, are thrust into a frantic race against time to produce an heir, testing family bonds and expectations.

Too Much Sun Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • astronomical object in title
  • multimillionaire
  • grandchild
  • gay interest
  • daughter
  • children
  • will
  • gay
  • son
  • money
  • lesbian
  • three word title
+12 more
  • nun
  • slapstick comedy
  • masturbation
  • priest
  • murder
  • mixed identity
  • lesbian relationship
  • greed
  • brother sister relationship
  • inheritance
  • homosexual
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Too Much Sun Cast & Characters

James Hong leads the cast as Frank, Sr., with Robert Downey Jr. as Reed Richmond and Eric Idle as Sonny. Directed by Robert Downey Sr.; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Downey Sr.

More films directed by Robert Downey Sr.: Hugo Pool, Rented Lips, America and Two Tons of Turquoise to Taos Tonight.

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Details

Too Much Sun Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Dernières volontés” and “Marha nagy kalamajka”.

Also known as
  • Dernières volontés
  • Marha nagy kalamajka
  • Too Much Sun – Ein Stich zuviel
  • Locuras de familia
  • To je ale teplo!
  • Слишком много солнца
  • Släkten är värst

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FAQ

Too Much Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Too Much Sun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Too Much Sun?

Too Much Sun runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Too Much Sun released?

Too Much Sun was released on October 10, 1990.

Who directed Too Much Sun?

Too Much Sun was directed by Robert Downey Sr.

More films by Robert Downey Sr.

Who is in the cast of Too Much Sun?

Too Much Sun stars James Hong as Frank, Sr., Robert Downey Jr. as Reed Richmond and Eric Idle as Sonny, among 19 credited actors.

Does Too Much Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. Too Much Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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