Main Cast: Billy Connolly, Judy Davis, Colin Friels, Bille Brown, Wendy Hughes
Release Year: 2001
Country: AU
Run Time: 102 minutes
Plot
Directed by Mark Joffe, Australia's The Man Who Sued God centers around Steve (Billy Connelly), an ex-lawyer who is unable to collect insurance money for his destroyed boat. Deeming the accident an "act of God," Steve decides to sue the man at the root of his problem -- namely, God. Anna (Judy Davis), a jaded journalist who took a particular interest in Steve's case, decides to help him out on his quest to collect from the almighty. The movie raises a host of philosophical issues, some of which include who should represent God in court, who pays up should God be convicted, and the status of Steve's eternal soul. The Man Who Sued God also features Vincent Ball and Billie Brown. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
Blair Venn - Les; Emily Browning - Rebecca Myers; Vincent Ball - Cardinal; Frank Whitten - Primate; Peter Whitford - Moderator; Linal Haft - Rabbi; John Howard - Edward Piggott; Tim Robertson - Judge Bonaface; Ritchie Singer - Sam Cohen; Steve Jacobs - Hal; Josephine Byrnes - Cressida Roache
Credit
Brian Abel - Associate Producer, Alison Barrett - Casting, Lisa Meagher - Costume Designer, Mark Joffe - Director, Peter Barton - Editor, Irene Dobson - Line Producer, David Bridie - Composer (Music Score), Luigi Pittorino - Production Designer, Peter James - Cinematographer, Ben Gannon - Producer, Don Watson - Screenwriter, John Henrik Clarke - From Screenplay by
The Man Who Sued God is a 2001Australian movie in which Billy Connolly plays Steve Myers, an ex-lawyer who sues God because his boat is struck by lightning, and his insurance company refuses to pay, claiming it to be an act of God. By claiming to be God's representatives on Earth, the Christian churches and Jewish synagogues are held to be the liable party, putting them in the difficult position of either having to pay out large sums of money, or prove that God does not exist.
Award-winning actress Judy Davis (who plays journalist Anna Redmond) is married to actor Colin Friels, who co-stars as Steve Myers's brother in the film.
The Man Who Sued God made over $7.7 million at the Australian Box Office, and made a debut at number one on the week of 21-28 October 2001.
