Movie

Sweet Money

1982 · 97 min

A wry, sobering look at how easy money quietly corrodes a friendship and a livelihood, leaving a bitter aftertaste.

Overview: A man meets a former military service buddy who offers him a good deal. Money starts pouring in, but things change from one day to the next.
How it feels: Satirical, melancholic, cynical and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Greed, corruption, friendship, class
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: greed
corruption
friendship
class
betrayal
Places: big city
workplace
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild