The Money Pit

In "The Money Pit," Tom Hanks stars as Walter Fielding, Jr., and Shelley Long plays Anna Crowley, a couple who, after being evicted from their Manhattan apartment, purchase what appears to be their dream home. However, they soon discover that the house is a financial and structural disaster, leading to escalating mishaps that threaten their sanity and relationship. The film humorously portrays their struggles as the house seems to unravel piece by piece, turning their dream into a bank-account-draining nightmare.

Trivia:
1. During filming, Tom Hanks actually hurt his hand while cutting a board on set but continued acting, which adds authenticity to his physical comedy.
2. The house used in the movie was specially constructed to collapse in certain scenes, allowing for the comedic destruction of the set without damaging a real home.
3. The movie was one of the early comedies that helped establish Tom Hanks as a leading comedic actor before he transitioned to more dramatic roles.

Main Cast of The Money Pit

Crew of The Money Pit