On this day, February 12, 1982, Love and Money premiered in theaters. Directed by James Toback, the film starred Ray Sharkey in a financial and political drama that mixed themes of greed, corruption, and romance.
The movie follows a banker who gets entangled in a dangerous scheme involving a wealthy businessman and a Latin American dictator. Despite its intriguing premise and the rising popularity of Ray Sharkey at the time, Love and Money failed to make an impact at the box office, grossing only $14,000, making it one of the biggest flops of the early 80s.
Though the film faded into obscurity, it remains a lesser known entry in Toback’s filmography and a curiosity for fans of political dramas.
80s insight: Director James Toback originally envisioned Love and Money as a much larger film but faced multiple production issues that led to its limited release and poor performance.