Pure Luck (1991)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $22,641,969 | Details |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,010,810 (22.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,561 opening theaters/1,569 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $60,826,752 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 9th, 1991 (Wide) by Universal |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | F-Rated, Foreign-Language Remake, Remake |
| Plot point: | Crime, Faulty Memory, Missing Person, Private Investigator |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Sean Daniel Company |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1991 | 5 | $5,010,810 | 1,561 | $3,210 | $5,010,810 | 1 | |
| Aug 16, 1991 | 6 | $3,287,055 | -34% | 1,569 | $2,095 | $10,865,800 | 2 |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 9 | $2,008,530 | -39% | 1,557 | $1,290 | $14,661,750 | 3 |
| Aug 30, 1991 | 10 | $1,828,760 | -9% | 1,396 | $1,310 | $17,423,915 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1991 | 5 | $7,578,745 | 1,561 | $4,855 | $7,578,745 | 1 | |
| Aug 16, 1991 | 6 | $5,074,475 | -33% | 1,569 | $3,234 | $12,653,220 | 2 |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 7 | $2,941,935 | -42% | 1,557 | $1,889 | $15,595,155 | 3 |
Leading
| Martin Short | Eugene Proctor | |
| Danny Glover | Raymond Campanella |
Supporting
| Sheila Kelley | ||
| Scott Wilson | Frank Grimes | |
| Sam Wanamaker | Highsmith | |
| Harry Shearer | Monosoff |
Production and Technical Credits
| Nadia Tass | Director | |
| Francis Veber | Screenwriter | |
| Herschel Weingrod | Screenwriter | |
| Timothy Harris | Screenwriter | |
| Danny Elfman | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $5,010,810 (22.1% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.52 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,561 opening theaters/1,569 max. theaters, 3.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $60,826,752 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 9th, 1991 (Wide) by Universal |
| MPA Rating: | PG |
| Running Time: | 96 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | F-Rated, Foreign-Language Remake, Remake |
| Plot point: | Crime, Faulty Memory, Missing Person, Private Investigator |
| Subgenre: | Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Sean Daniel Company |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1991 | 5 | $5,010,810 | 1,561 | $3,210 | $5,010,810 | 1 | |
| Aug 16, 1991 | 6 | $3,287,055 | -34% | 1,569 | $2,095 | $10,865,800 | 2 |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 9 | $2,008,530 | -39% | 1,557 | $1,290 | $14,661,750 | 3 |
| Aug 30, 1991 | 10 | $1,828,760 | -9% | 1,396 | $1,310 | $17,423,915 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1991 | 5 | $7,578,745 | 1,561 | $4,855 | $7,578,745 | 1 | |
| Aug 16, 1991 | 6 | $5,074,475 | -33% | 1,569 | $3,234 | $12,653,220 | 2 |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 7 | $2,941,935 | -42% | 1,557 | $1,889 | $15,595,155 | 3 |
Leading
| Martin Short | Eugene Proctor | |
| Danny Glover | Raymond Campanella |
Supporting
| Sheila Kelley | ||
| Scott Wilson | Frank Grimes | |
| Sam Wanamaker | Highsmith | |
| Harry Shearer | Monosoff |
Production and Technical Credits
| Nadia Tass | Director | |
| Francis Veber | Screenwriter | |
| Herschel Weingrod | Screenwriter | |
| Timothy Harris | Screenwriter | |
| Danny Elfman | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.