Love & Money is a drama and romance movie that was released in 1982. The film gives us a peek into money, power, and intrigues, with Ray Sharkey as Byron Levin who was hired by a billionaire to influence a South American dictator but ended up having an affair with the billionaire’s wife, Catherine Stockheinz, played by Ornella Muti. This article provides insights about the filming locations, the wonderful actors and actresses who played the characters, and behind-the-scene facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The movie, Love & Money, was shot in the city of Los Angeles, California, USA. The filming period for this movie was between November 26, 1979, and January 1980. The production team selected specific sites within the city that fit the movie’s scenery demands.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ray Sharkey | Byron Levin |
| Ornella Muti | Catherine Stockheinz |
| Klaus Kinski | Frederic Stockheinz |
| Armand Assante | Lorenzo Prado |
| King Vidor | Walter Klein |
| Susan Heldfond | Vicky |
| William Prince | Paultz |
| Jacqueline Brookes | Mrs. Paultz |
| Daniel Faraldo | Hector |
| Terry Jastrow | Clem Dixon |
| Tom McFadden | Blair |
| Cynthia Allison | Newscaster |
| Sonny Gibson | Bodyguard |
| Tony Plana | National Guard General |
| Nick Powers | Youth Counselor |
| Kathy Spring | Melanie Dixon |
| Breck Costin | Hotel Doorman |
| Laura Grayson | Adela |
| Gene Rutherford | Hotel Waiter |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was formerly known by several other titles in various countries such as “Les armes du pouvoir” in France, “Amor y dinero” and “Dinero negro” in Spain, “Rahan voima” in Finland, and “Любовь и деньги” in Russia.
- The director, James Toback, was also one of the writers for the screenplay.
- The film involved a large cast, with Ray Sharkey, Ornella Muti, and Klaus Kinski in the lead roles. Notable supporting actors include Armand Assante, King Vidor, and Susan Heldfond.
- This movie was one of the final acting roles of famous director King Vidor. His earlier roles had mostly been uncredited bit parts in films many years before, except for a joke cameo as himself in “It’s A Great Feeling”. He accepted this late acting role after it had been rejected by another legendary veteran director George Cukor.
- The film features a soundtrack named “I Don’t Want to Hear It Anymore”.
