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The Luckiest Man in the World

8.019891h 25mMovieComedy

New York City garment manufacturer Sam Posner is a liar, a bully and a cheat who makes life unpleasant for his wife, mistress and everyone else around him. When he's late for a flight that ends up crashing on the runway, the near-miss…

DirectorFrank D. Gilroy
WriterFrank D. Gilroy
ProducerFrank D. Gilroy

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Cast · Directed by Frank D. Gilroy

PBPhilip Bosco
Philip Bosco
Sam Posner
DBDoris Belack
Doris Belack
Mrs. Posner
MGMatthew Gottlieb
Matthew Gottlieb
Sheldon
JCJoanne Camp
Joanne Camp
Laura
MGMoses Gunn
Moses Gunn
Voice
DLDavid Lipman
David Lipman
Presky

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The Luckiest Man in the World — streaming FAQ

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The Luckiest Man in the World hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 12, 1989. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.