United States / Apr 01, 1999 / R
Dying is a lousy way to make a living.
1h 41min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Stuart Pankin | Insurance Agent |
| Monica Staggs | Real Barbara |
| Sharon Brathwaite | Receptionist |
| Carol Mansell | Bookstore Cashier |
| Jonathan McMurtry | Dr. Van Buren |
| Joseph K. Steilen | Supportive Friend #1 |
| Nathaniel Steilen | Supportive Friend #2 |
| Richard L. Schnakenberg | Limo Driver |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Settlement |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Dogsmile Pictures |
| Release date | 1 aprile 1999 |
| Executive producer | Paul Hertzberg, Richard L. Schnakenberg |
| Production | Todd Hoffman |
| Writer | Lawrence H. Toffler, Mark Steilen |
| Casting | Bruce H. Newberg |
| Editing | Fabienne Rawley |
| Cinematography | Judy Irola |
| Assistant directors | Mark Steilen |
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| Lighting | Casey Ellison |
| Camera operators | Judy Irola |
| Additional photography | Judy Irola |
| Production design | Aaron Osborne, Erin Cochran |
| Art direction | Erin Cochran, Aaron Osborne |
| Set decoration | Aaron Osborne, Erin Cochran |
| Stunts | Joni Avery, Pat McGroarty, Gary J. Wayton, Monica Staggs |
| Music | Brian Tyler, Mark Allen |
| Sound | Mark Allen, Brian Tyler |
| Costume design | Nina Canter |
| Makeup | Nina Canter |
| Hairstyling | Nina Canter |
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