Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx (1970)

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Quackser Fortune (Gene Wilder) is a carefree fertilizer merchant in Dublin. Something of a local "character," Quackser becomes the object of fascination for wealthy American visitor Zazel Pierce (Margot Kidder). At first, the radical differences in their stations in life make little difference to… More Quackser Fortune (Gene Wilder) is a carefree fertilizer merchant in Dublin. Something of a local "character," Quackser becomes the object of fascination for wealthy American visitor Zazel Pierce (Margot Kidder). At first, the radical differences in their stations in life make little difference to Quackser and Zazel, but before long she grows bored by his eccentricities. Humiliated by Zazel's rich friends at a fancy dress ball, Quackser retreats to his old vocation of following the horses to gather his "wares." When his cousin in the Bronx passes away and leaves him a small inheritance, Quackser leaves Dublin, holding out hopes that now he will be an acceptable mate for Zazel. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 28 min.
Directed By: Waris Hussein
Written By: Gabriel Walsh
Genres: Drama, Romance, Classics, Comedy

On DVD: Sep 7, 1999

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Scott Weinberg, Apollo Guide
Wilder and Kidder in a bizarre romantic comedy.

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AJ V

This is one of those love stories with strange, yet realistic characters, Wilder's character, Quackser sells manure and he falls in love with a college student. I didn't know what I was getting into with this movie, and I found the beginning kinda boring and weird, but when… More
This is one of those love stories with strange, yet realistic characters, Wilder's character, Quackser sells manure and he falls in love with a college student. I didn't know what I was getting into with this movie, and I found the beginning kinda boring and weird, but when I got to know Quackser better, I could relate to his problems. The ending wasn't what I expected, and it was a bit disappointing, but on the other hand it's just as quirky as the rest of the movie. Overall, it's a pretty good romantic comedy, but it could have been funnier.

Cast

            Gene Wilder as Quackser Fortune

            Margot Kidder as Zazel Pierce

            Eileen Colgan as Betsy Bourke

            Seamus Ford (II) as Mr. Fortune

            May Ollis as Mrs. Fortune

            Liz Davis as Kathleen Fortune

            Caroline Tully as Vera Fortune

            David Kelly as Tom Maguire

            Tony Doyle as Mike

            John Kelly as Tim

            Robert Sweeney
            
            Robert Somerset
            
            Danny Cummins as Men in Pub

            Julie Hamilton as Charlady

            Cecil Sheehan as Coal Merchant

            Charles Byrne as Blacksmith

            Brendan Mathews as Attendant

            Lillian Rapple as Woman

            Jeremy Jones as Student

            John Hoey as Hall Porter

            Martin Crosbie as Policeman

            Marjorie McHenry as Elaine Boland

            Patrick Smyth as Man at Foundry

            Robert Carrickford as Walter

            Liam Sweeney
            
            Paul Murphy as Damien

            Seamus Forde
            
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Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx (1970)

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