Dear God
- Directed by: Garry Marshall
- Starring: Greg Kinnear, Laurie Metcalf, Tim Conway, Maria Pitillo, Roscoe Lee Browne, Jon Seda, Hector Elizondo
- Genre: Comedies
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Rating:
- Rating Reason: for language and mild thematic elements
- Theater Release: 11/01/1996
- Video Release: 05/12/2009
- Run Time: 1hr 52min
Synopsis
In lieu of prison, fast-talking con artist Tom Turner (Greg Kinnear) is sentenced to employment in the dead letter department of the post office. Turner thinks he has found a perfect solution for all the undeliverable mail--and his own gambling debts--when he begins to plunder valuables found in the discarded letters. But when he mistakenly sends money meant for his bookie to the address of one of the "Dear God" letters, Turner finds himself the unexpected leader of a crusade of good will--and an accidental hero to the entire city.
In lieu of prison, fast-talking con artist Tom Turner (Greg Kinnear) is sentenced to employment in the dead letter department of the post office. Turner thinks he has found a perfect solution for all the undeliverable mail--and his own gambling debts--when he begins to plunder valuables found in the discarded letters. But when he mistakenly sends money meant for his bookie to the address of one of the "Dear God" letters, Turner finds himself the unexpected leader of a crusade of good will--and an accidental hero to the entire city.
Production Notes
Released theatrically in the USA November 1, 1996.
Additional cast: Kathleen Marshall (Whispering Wendy) and Toby Huss (Minister).
Released theatrically in the USA November 1, 1996.
Additional cast: Kathleen Marshall (Whispering Wendy) and Toby Huss (Minister).
Reviews
"...A fanciful comedy with an arresting premise....[Kinnear's] natural poise and charm make him a highly likable and effective leading man..." (Variety)
"...A fanciful comedy with an arresting premise....[Kinnear's] natural poise and charm make him a highly likable and effective leading man..." (Variety)
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