Blank Check (film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Rupert Wainwright |
| Produced by | Gary Adelson Craig Baumgarten Tony Shimkin |
| Written by | Blake Snyder Colby Carr |
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| Music by | Nicholas Pike |
| Cinematography | Bill Pope |
| Editing by | Hubert de la Bouillerie Jill Savitt |
| Studio | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures |
| Release date(s) | February 11, 1994 |
| Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $13 million |
| Money made | $39 million |
Blank Check (also known as Blank Cheque in the United Kingdom) is a fun American comedy film from 1994. It was directed by Rupert Wainwright. The movie stars Brian Bonsall, Karen Duffy, Miguel Ferrer, and Tone Lōc. Walt Disney Pictures released the film on February 11, 1994. It's about a young boy who gets a blank check and uses it to live out his wildest dreams!
Preston's Big Adventure
Preston Waters (Brian Bonsall) is an 11-year-old boy who feels like he never has enough money. His older brothers are always busy with their own businesses. Preston often finds himself in embarrassing situations because he doesn't have much cash.
One day, Preston has a bike accident. He crashes into a man named Carl Quigley (Miguel Ferrer). Quigley is a person who has broken the law. He has a briefcase filled with $1,000,000 in stolen money. He was trying to make this money look like it was earned legally. To avoid getting caught, Quigley quickly gives Preston a signed blank check. Then he runs away.
Preston's dad grounds him for not taking care of his bike. While grounded, Preston gets an idea. He uses his computer to fill out the blank check for $1,000,000! The next day, he tries to cash it at the bank.
The bank president, Edward H. Biderman (Michael Lerner), thinks Preston is someone else. He believes Preston is an associate named "Juice" that Quigley sent. So, Biderman fills Preston's backpack with $1,000,000 in clean money. Preston leaves the bank just as the real Juice arrives.
The Spending Spree
Quigley, Biderman, and Juice soon realize what happened. They are very angry and set out to find Preston. They want their money back!
Meanwhile, Preston goes on an amazing spending spree. He buys a huge house and hires a limousine service with a friendly driver named Henry (Rick Ducommun). Preston fills his new house with tons of toys, cool gadgets, and electronics. He tells everyone his boss, "Macintosh," is paying for everything. He named his fake boss after his brothers' computer.
Shay Stanley (Karen Duffy) is a bank teller. She is also an undercover FBI agent. She is investigating Biderman for making stolen money look legal. Shay becomes suspicious when the realtor who sold Preston the house deposits $300,000 cash. She tries to meet "Mr. Macintosh." Preston pretends to handle Macintosh's money matters. He and Shay even go on a business date.
Later, Preston throws a huge birthday party for himself and "Macintosh." The party planner charges a lot of money for the event. Preston invites Shay and Henry, and many other people show up.
The Party Ends
At the party, Preston finds out he only has $332 left. He can't pay the party planner! The planner shuts down the party, leaving Preston alone in the empty house.
Suddenly, Quigley, Biderman, and Juice arrive. They demand their money back. But Preston has spent it all in just six days! Biderman tries to trick Quigley, hoping to take over Preston's new life. Preston tries to escape, but the FBI arrives just in time. Shay and the other agents save Preston.
Quigley tries to pretend he is "Macintosh." He thinks this will help him escape. But the FBI arrests Quigley for many crimes. Biderman and Juice are also arrested as his helpers.
Preston says goodbye to Shay and Henry. He then returns to his family to celebrate his real birthday. He has learned an important lesson: money can't buy happiness. His family and friends are what truly matter.
Cast
- Brian Bonsall as Preston Waters, also known as Mr. Macintosh
- Karen Duffy as Shay Stanley, an FBI agent
- Miguel Ferrer as Quigley, a man who broke the law
- Michael Lerner as Biderman, the bank president
- Tone Loc as Juice, Quigley's associate
- James Rebhorn as Fred Waters, Preston's father
- Jayne Atkinson as Sandra Waters, Preston's mother
- Rick Ducommun as Henry, Preston's limousine driver
- Debbie Allen as Yvonne
- Chris Demetral as Damian Waters, Preston's brother
- Michael Faustino as Ralph Waters, Preston's brother
- Alex Zuckerman as Butch, Preston's bully
See also
In Spanish: Cheque en blanco (película) para niños
