Blank Check
Boy lives large after finding blank check
About Blank Check
Released: 1994
Platform: Disney+
Rating: PG
Run time: 1h 33m
Cast
Brian Bonsall, Karen Duffy, Miguel Ferrer, James Rebhorn, Tone L?c, Jayne Atkinson
About Blank Check
'Blank Check' is a 1994 American comedy film directed by Rupert Wainwright and written by Blake Snyder and Colby Carr. The movie moves around a young boy Preston Waters who, during a run-in with a money launderer, gets a blank check. Making the most out of it, Preston fills it out for one million dollars and embarks on a spending spree he'll never forget.
Making / Production
The production of 'Blank Check' was completed in Austin, Texas. The director, Rupert Wainwright, worked hard to blend humor and moral lessons while keeping the audience engaged and entertained throughout the movie.
Actors
- Brian Bonsall - As the lead role of Preston Waters, Brian plays the role of an imaginative, quick-thinking child with boundless energy with great charm and conviction.
- Karen Duffy - Playing Shay Stanley, a government agent, Duffy expertly balances the humor and dramatic requirements of the role.
- James Rebhorn - In the character of Fred Waters, Preston's strict accountant father, Rebhorn perfectly embodies the traditional, disconnected parental figure.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The mansion where Preston Waters stays is known as "The Pemberton Mansion" in real life. The mansion is located in Austin, Texas.
- 'Blank Check' was also released under the title 'Blank Cheque' in the United Kingdom and Canada.
Quotes
- "I wish you were my dad." - Preston Waters
- "I made a mistake on the amount of your check... THIS IS GREAT!" - Bank Teller
Music, Soundtrack
- "Money (That's What I Want)" by Barrett Strong
- "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones
About Blank Check
A boy receives a blank check, spends a million dollars on wild antics, but learns money doesn't guarantee happiness.