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Mr. Destiny

- Larry Burrows Wished For It All... Until All That He Wished For Came True!

Larry Burrows is unhappy and feels powerless over his life. He believes his entire life could have turned out differently had he not missed that shot in a baseball game when was a kid. One night he meets this mysterious man, who could change his fate by offering him that alternative life he always dreamed of. But as Burrows embarks on this journey of self discovery he realises that even this new life has its problems and drawbacks..

Release Date : 1990-10-12

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Touchstone Pictures

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Larry Burrows

Original Name : Jim Belushi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ellen Burrows

Original Name : Linda Hamilton

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mike

Original Name : Michael Caine

Gender : Male

Character Name : Clip Metzler

Original Name : Jon Lovitz

Gender : Male

Character Name : Niles Pender

Original Name : Hart Bochner

Gender : Male

Character Name : Leo Hansen

Original Name : Bill McCutcheon

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cindy Jo

Original Name : Rene Russo

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jackie Earle

Original Name : Jay O. Sanders

Gender : Male

Character Name : Guzelman

Original Name : Maury Chaykin

Gender : Male

Character Name : Harry Burrows

Original Name : Pat Corley

Gender : Male

Character Name : Boswell

Original Name : Douglas Seale

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jewel Jagger

Original Name : Courteney Cox

Gender : Female

Character Name : Lewis Flick

Original Name : Doug Barron

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ludwig

Original Name : Jeff Weiss

Gender : Male

Character Name : Huge Guy

Original Name : Tony Longo

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gina

Original Name : Kathy Ireland

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jerry Haskins

Original Name : Andy Stahl

Gender : Male

Character Name : Boy

Original Name : Bryan Buffington

Gender : Male

Character Name : Girl

Original Name : Sari Caine

Gender : Male

Character Name : Guest Stilton

Original Name : Martin Thompson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Guest #1

Original Name : Michael Genevie

Gender : Male

Character Name : Guest #2

Original Name : Howard Kingkade

Gender : Male

Character Name : Tom Robertson

Original Name : Collin Bernsen

Gender : Male

Character Name : Maitre D'

Original Name : William Griffis

Gender : Male

Character Name : Wine Steward

Original Name : Terry Loughlin

Gender : Male

Character Name : Teenager

Original Name : Adam C. Eichhorst

Gender : Male

Character Name : Duncan the Tow Truck Driver

Original Name : Jeffrey Pillars

Gender : Male

Character Name : Young Larry Burrows

Original Name : Rich Devaney

Gender : Male

Character Name : Team Coach

Original Name : Bruce Evers

Gender : Male

Character Name : Young Clip Metzler

Original Name : Sky Berdahl

Gender : Male

Character Name : Young Ellen Jane Ripley

Original Name : Heather Lynch

Gender : Male

Character Name : Teammate

Original Name : Chris Stacy

Gender : Male

Reviews

John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

A guy walks into a bar... Larry Burrows has the distinct feeling he's missing out on something. Ever since he missed a crucial baseball shot at school that cost the championship, he's been convinced his life would have turned out better had he made that shot. Then one night his car breaks down again. Walking into the nearest bar to wait for the tow truck, Larry happens upon barman Mike, who unbeknown to Larry is about to change his life for ever... The alternate life premise in cinema is hardly a new thing, stretching back to the likes of It's A Wonderful Life and showing no signs of abating with the quite recent Sandler vehicle that was Click. It's a sub-genre of fantasy that has over the years produced very mixed results. Back in 1990 was this James Belushi led production, rarely mentioned when the said topic arises, it appears that it has largely been forgotten. Which is a shame, for it oozes charm and is high scoring in the humour department. We know that we are being led to the ultimate message come the end, but it's still a fun and enjoyable path to be led down. The film also serves notice to what a fine comedy actor James Belushi was. I mean if his style of smart quipping and larking exasperation isn't your thing? then chances are you would avoid this film anyway. But for those engaged by the likes of Red Heat, K-9 and Taking Care of Business, well Mr. Destiny is right up your street. Along for the ride are Linda Hamilton, Michael Caine, Jon Lovitz, Hart Bochner, Jay O. Sanders, Rene Russo and Courteney Cox. Mr. Destiny is pure escapist fun with a kicker of a message at its heart. 7/10