Crazy Money (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Crazy Money is a comedy film directed by Yevgeni Matveyev, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Moscow mid-XIX century. Middle-aged provincial businessman Savva Gennadievich Vasilkov falls in love with local beauty Lidiya Yuryevna Cheboksarova. Wanting to meet her, he asks his new acquaintance Telyatev to introduce himself as Cheboksarov. Telyatev and his friend Glumov decide to play the mother of Lidiya, Nadezhda Antonovna, who wants to get a rich son-in-law, and recommend Vasilkov as a gold mining millionaire from Siberia. Savva Gennadievich begins to visit the Cheboksarovs house, but his provincialism and Lydiya’s intention to create a brilliant party due to their beauty prevent them from finding a common language.
Who’s in it. Crazy Money stars Lyudmila Nilskaya as Lidiya, Yelena Solovey as Nadezhda Antonovna, Aleksandr Mikhaylov as Vasilkov and Yuriy Yakovlev as Telyatev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Crazy Money has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crazy Money page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crazy Money tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crazy Money (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crazy Money change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crazy Money worth watching?
- Crazy Money holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crazy Money?
- Crazy Money stars Lyudmila Nilskaya, Yelena Solovey, Aleksandr Mikhaylov, Yuriy Yakovlev and Pavel Kadochnikov.
- When was Crazy Money released?
- Crazy Money was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.