On this day March 26 1986 the comedy film The Money Pit premiered in theaters. Starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long the movie followed a young couple who think they’ve found their dream home only to discover it’s falling apart piece by piece.
Directed by Richard Benjamin the film delivered slapstick humor and escalating chaos as the characters faced plumbing disasters collapsing staircases and endless renovations. The chemistry between Hanks and Long brought charm to the madness and helped make The Money Pit a memorable entry in 80s comedy.
Fun fact: Several of the scenes featuring the house’s destruction were done with practical effects including the infamous bathtub crash through the floor which Tom Hanks improvised his iconic laugh for on the spot.
Trivia question: What was the name of the character played by Tom Hanks in The Money Pit?
Directed by Richard Benjamin the film delivered slapstick humor and escalating chaos as the characters faced plumbing disasters collapsing staircases and endless renovations. The chemistry between Hanks and Long brought charm to the madness and helped make The Money Pit a memorable entry in 80s comedy.
Fun fact: Several of the scenes featuring the house’s destruction were done with practical effects including the infamous bathtub crash through the floor which Tom Hanks improvised his iconic laugh for on the spot.
Trivia question: What was the name of the character played by Tom Hanks in The Money Pit?
