Only a Buck
This Spokane-made first feature by Jerry Cook retains the charm and wit that made it a standout among regionally made films in the 1980s. The film depicts J. Jordan, a sort of ’80s Maynard G. Krebs/Rube Goldberg gadget-loving guy who quits his job as a bored and hassled local television news photographer to make a movie about a guy who quits his job to make a movie. Cook describes his film as “the TV dinner of movies ... it didn’t cost a lot, but it’s still pretty good.” Technically assured and full of heart, laugh-out-loud ambience and humor, and off-the-wall hipness, Cook’s debut will warm the hearts of anyone who has made, or dreams of making, a movie. “A clever comedy, well worth seeing.”—Ted Mahar, The Oregonian. “The film’s delightful atmosphere wins you over.”—D.K. Holm, Willamette Week
TMDB
9.0/10
1 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $70K
- Box office
- —
- Language
- English
Top billed cast
Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical1 Jan 1987
Frequently asked questions
- When was Only a Buck released?
- Only a Buck was released on 1 January 1987.
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for Only a Buck?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Only a Buck is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Only a Buck?
- Only a Buck holds a 9.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
- Who directed Only a Buck?
- Only a Buck (1987) was directed by Gerry Cook.
- How long is Only a Buck?
- Only a Buck runs for 1h 35m.
