
Henrietta Robins works out of her home and her husband Pete drives a cab to try to support her. When Pete gets a tip from one of his fellow drivers that a deal will be made by the Americans and the Soviets over pork bellies, he decides to invest in the market, but needs $3000 to invest. Henrietta goes to extreme lengths to get the money by dealing with first a loan shark, then a madam, then the mob, and finally cattle rustlers. All this in the name of love.... (Full plot summary below)
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Henrietta Robins works out of her home and her husband Pete drives a cab to try to support her. When Pete gets a tip from one of his fellow drivers that a deal will be made by the Americans and the Soviets over pork bellies, he decides to invest in the market, but needs $3000 to invest. Henrietta goes to extreme lengths to get the money by dealing with first a loan shark, then a madam, then the mob, and finally cattle rustlers. All this in the name of love.
Leave your thoughts about For Pete's Sake.
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzNever scores the belly laughs it desires. |
| Film SnobberyPhil HallIf it never soars, at least it hums along with a cheery, sloppy abundance of goodwill. |
| User ReviewJessica FFor pete's sake, if you haven't seen this, go see it now! |
| User ReviewNancy BAbsolutely adorable! I thought I'd die laughing in some parts. Very cute and well-acted. I was glad that Barbra only sang the song during the credits tho. As much as I love her voice, I get annoyed if she magically finds reason to sing in every movie. I loved it! |
| User ReviewApril MIt was good... you just want to slap some of the characters but I own it so it's good. |
| User ReviewSusan JI have to tell you this was one of the funniest movies I have ever seen and if you haven't had a chance to see Barbara Streisand in comedy, You need to...I want to buy this movie |
| User ReviewJonathan WA little seen, light-as-air romantic comedy that even escapes some Streisand fans, "For Pete's Sake" - while not one of Bab's more memorable films - is still entirely delightful. The humor is a little more subtle than some of her better known comedies ("The Owl and the Pussycat", "What's Up, Doc?"), but overall it's one chuckle-worthy little film, and 100% enjoyable, although (in true fairy tale fashion) everything tidies up a little too conveniently in the end. Still, if you're in the mood for a playful romantic comedy, give this one a look. |
| User ReviewRalph RI actually really like this movie. It is just silly fun. No profundities, nothing too serious. It's Barbra and some weird johns, a loan shark, a madame, a smart ass maid and a bunch of cattle. What more do you need for an inane 70s comedy that was trying to be a second What's Up Doc? The dvd has a director's commentary that is, sometimes, kind of interesting. My personal favourite moments: When the dog is barking at her on top of the subway car and she screams. When she runs into the cops and says "no, no! There's a pervert chasing me!" When the maid says "I can't use ya, I already got a Puerto Rican" and Barbra gives her that deadpan look and says "mmm mmm!" Please note the stupidity of Michael Sarrazin wearing underpants to film the bathtub scene. Stupid |
| User ReviewAdrienne LMuch funnier than I was expecting it to be, fast moving and very amusing. It's Barbra Streisand's film all the way, but Molly Picon has a funny supporting role. Entertaining. |
| User ReviewJanice Lgotta love streisand's character in this movie. |