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La Bible ne fait pas le moine

Original title: In God We Tru$t
  • 1980
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  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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Raised in a Trappist monastery, the innocent Brother Ambrose sets out to find money to save the bankrupt monastery. His education in worldliness is provided by a hooker. He eventually petiti... Read allRaised in a Trappist monastery, the innocent Brother Ambrose sets out to find money to save the bankrupt monastery. His education in worldliness is provided by a hooker. He eventually petitions G. O. D. For the cash.Raised in a Trappist monastery, the innocent Brother Ambrose sets out to find money to save the bankrupt monastery. His education in worldliness is provided by a hooker. He eventually petitions G. O. D. For the cash.

  • Director
    • Marty Feldman
  • Writers
    • Marty Feldman
    • Chris Allen
  • Stars
    • Marty Feldman
    • Peter Boyle
    • Louise Lasser
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    1.3K
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    • Director
      • Marty Feldman
    • Writers
      • Marty Feldman
      • Chris Allen
    • Stars
      • Marty Feldman
      • Peter Boyle
      • Louise Lasser
    • 16User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman
    • Brother Ambrose
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Dr. Sebastian Melmoth
    Louise Lasser
    Louise Lasser
    • Mary
    Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor
    • G.O.D.
    Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman
    • Armageddon T. Thunderbird
    Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White
    • Abbot Thelonious
    Severn Darden
    Severn Darden
    • Priest
    Eddie Parks
    Eddie Parks
    Stephanie Ross
    Richard A. Roth
    Barbara Ann Grimes
      John J. Koshel
      Peter Koshel
      Lynda Chase
        Bob Yerkes
          David Bond
          David Bond
          Norman Bartold
          Norman Bartold
          Len Lawson
          Len Lawson
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            • Marty Feldman
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            • Marty Feldman
            • Chris Allen
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          7FiendishDramaturgy

          Probably one of the most underrated comedies of its age.

          This Feldman production is not the greatest comedy ever made, but Feldman co-wrote, directed, and starred in this Feldman-at-the-Helm vehicle. It truly showcases his talents as no other movie before it had.

          While it does attempt to do too much, the attempt is not a waste. Feldman merely aimed his sights at Blazing Saddles and made the attempt. It pokes fun at Christians and all organized religion, the pop-culture of the time, contemporary ideologies, the action-driven cop shows of the age, and itself. This is one of those wonderful movies which knows it's a movie and never takes itself too seriously.

          Feldman is Father Ambrose is the outcast of the monastery. When the archdiocese decides they must have more money from the outside world, or shut its doors, Father Ambrose is chosen to leave the familiar world of hard benches and stone floors, and venture out in search of their salvation. Ironic in that "salvation" is supposed to be their specialty.

          There are some wonderful cameos by Richard Pryor as God, Andy Kauffman, and Peter Boyle.

          Along the way, Ambrose discovers what he's been missing out on all those years cloistered in a hermetic order, and processes new information which enables him to rethink his choice from an informed perspective. He finds laughter; he finds that while men are corrupt, MAN is decent at heart; and he finds himself. All in all a very endearing, if dated, work.

          It rates a 6.6/10 from...

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          5gridoon

          Uneven comedy, but not bad.

          This flick (one of the least-seen comedies EVER, I believe) tries to be, at once, a slapstick chase comedy, an offensive religious comedy, a leering sex comedy and an expose of evangelists who exploit the faith of their naive audiences! The results are uneven, but not horrible. Apart from the much-mentioned already Andy Kaufman, there is a standout performance by Louise Lasser, as a warm-hearted hooker. Richard Pryor, as God, is underused, though. (**)
          7Jeremiah_Bowen

          Original changed for video

          This thing cracks me up.

          I saw it on TV when I was a child.

          My parents recorded it and it became a staple of my viewing choices while growing up.

          I only wish they would have included the original opening title theme, "Good for God".

          I was very disappointed when I finally got a new video copy several years ago.

          I was poised for my traditional sing-along only to be presented with a new opening title.

          If anybody has the ability to see the original, I would recommend it.

          Either way, the movie is good for quite a few laughs.
          7brooksfilms

          Decent parody of hypocritical religious sects

          Marty Feldman got another chance to write and direct a movie, and this one is a little less funny. Still, it provides a humorous view of televangelists and other religious organizations in their neverending pursuit of money over spirituality. Andy Kaufman, as televangelist Armageddon T. Thunderbird, is simply brilliant (which is not always the word used to describe him) and Feldman, Lasser, and Boyle also provide vivid characterizations. I enjoyed this film, even though Feldman gave Richard Pryor very little to do and the film runs out of steam near the end. Nevertheless, there are some big laughs, and any fans of Feldman should enjoy. Definitely worthwhile renting if you can find it. Not quite on the level as the equally irreverent "Life of Brian," but is quite good, too. My rating: 7/10 stars.
          10Cornonthecobb

          Feldman made other films, it's time to realize that....

          -May contain spoilers.

          Many people only know Marty Feldman as Igor in 1974's "Young Frankenstein". And, I'll admit, unless one does some research, that's all one can really ever know. It's a shame that his other stuff, such as this film, has gone more unnoticed. Anyway...

          "In God We Tru$t", from what I've heard and read really did horribly at the box office, and the critics just seemed to rip it to shreds! It's as if they couldn't find anything good about it. Well, I can. I really enjoyed this film. Maybe it wasn't well received because to me, in this movie, Feldman doesn't play his usual silly, comic relief based roles. I mean yes, he's funny in this film, but he has a much more straight role than in his other films, and yeah...he actually acts and emotes. Also, maybe romantic comedies weren't as big then, who knows? Or maybe the press just didn't think Marty Feldman had the right to play a serious, or semi-romantic role. Regardless, I feel that in this film, Feldman gets to showcase his real acting ability, and he's really great in this movie. And there's great support from the likes of Peter Boyle, Andy Kaufman, Richard Pryor, etc...

          Looks-wise, Feldman was not the "conventional leading man", but in this film, I feel he makes it work. His "By the way, I think I love you...do you mind?" is delivered in an absolutely convincing and adorable way...

          So yes, maybe this film is more a cute, sweet, sort of movie...but why did all of Marty Feldman's films have to be silly, manic, or zany? I think if anything the fact that he did different things shows his versatility. The concept of this film, a monk who really doesn't belong in the monastery, having to go out into the imperfect and corrupt world, falling in love with a prostitute, etc...I mean, it's great. All I can really see that is wrong with it, is simply the fact that unlike most Feldman movies that make one go, "HA HA!" this may make one go..."Awww".

          Some deep lines too, such as "It may not be the best of all possible worlds but it's the only one we've got" and "Doubts are about the only certainties I have right now." Maybe I'm not with the popular opinion, but I enjoyed it and give it 8/10.

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          • Trivia
            To prepare for his role as Armageddon T. Thunderbird, Andy Kaufman practiced preaching on city streets. During filming, he never broke character.
          • Goofs
            When Brother Ambrose pushes the table in at the dinner the wire used to pull it to its place is visible.
          • Quotes

            Armageddon T. Thunderbird: Money can't buy happiness! Only POWER can do that!

          • Connections
            Featured in Sneak Previews: In God We Trust, Coast to Coast, Somewhere in Time, Stardust Memories, Oh God! Book II (1980)
          • Soundtracks
            Good For God
            Written and performed by Harry Nilsson

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          • Release date
            • September 9, 1981 (France)
          • Country of origin
            • United States
          • Language
            • English
          • Also known as
            • In God We Tru$t
          • Filming locations
            • San Diego, California, USA
          • Production company
            • Universal Pictures
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          • Gross US & Canada
            • $5,215,015
          • Opening weekend US & Canada
            • $2,008,150
            • Sep 28, 1980
          • Gross worldwide
            • $5,215,015
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          • Runtime
            • 1h 37m(97 min)
          • Sound mix
            • Mono
          • Aspect ratio
            • 1.85 : 1

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