''Too Much Sun'' is a 1991 American comedy film directed by

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and starring Robert Downey Jr.,

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, Andrea Martin, Allan Arbus, Ralph Macchio and

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in his final film appearance. It was filmed in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, California.

Plot

A multi-millionaire is making out his will. His son is gay and his daughter a lesbian, yet he vows to leave his fortune to the first one who can produce a grandchild.

Cast

* Allan Arbus as Vincent * Robert Downey Jr. as Reed Richmond *

as O. M. *Laura Ernst as Susan * Lara Harris as Sister Ursula *

Jim Haynie Jim Haynie (February 6, 1940 - April 4, 2021) was an American actor best known for his small roles in television shows and films. Notable among his film credits are performances in ''Pretty in Pink'' (1986), ''The Bridges of Madison County'' (1 ...

as Father Kelly *

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as Frank Sr. *John Ide as Yacht Captain *

as Sonny *Marin Kanter as Tiny Nun * Jon Korkes as Fuzby Robinson * Ralph Macchio as Frank Jr. *Christopher Mankiewicz as the mailman * Andrea Martin as Bitsy * Leo Rossi as George * Jennifer Rubin as Gracia *Cara Sherman as Waitress *

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as Sister Agnes

Reception

Kevin Thomas, reviewing for '' The Los Angeles Times'', gave the film a negative review: "something that might have been made by a band of thumb-nosing high school students... a nasty business that lays waste to its large, gifted and game cast". Peter Travers summed up his review for '' Rolling Stone'', "Downey has become what every true satirist fears most: outdated."

References

External links

* * * 1990 films American comedy films 1990 comedy films Films directed by Robert Downey Sr. CineTel Films films 1990 LGBTQ-related films American LGBTQ-related films LGBTQ-related comedy films 1991 comedy films 1991 films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films {{1990s-US-film-stub