Daniel (played by Michael J. Fox) is a protagonist in Greedy.
Danny is Uncle Joe's nephew, a professional bowler who returns to the family after a career setback. He navigates the relatives' greed, initially seeks a loan for a bowling alley, and ultimately helps Joe expose his family's true nature while learning to value genuine relationships over money. Uncle Joe (played by Kirk Douglas) is a protagonist in Greedy.
A wealthy, wheelchair-using scrap-metal tycoon who tests his greedy relatives and their connections. He orchestrates elaborate schemes, fakes bankruptcy, and ultimately reveals his financial status and his surprising ability to walk without the wheelchair. Robin (played by Nancy Travis) appears in Greedy.
Danny's television sports producer and girlfriend who supports his career and relationship with Uncle Joe. She becomes disillusioned with Danny's growing greed but eventually reconciles with him after recognizing his underlying loyalty. Molly Richardson (played by Olivia D'Abo) appears in Greedy.
Uncle Joe's new 'nurse' who attracts the attention of the greedy relatives. Attempting to secure Joe's fortune by seducing him, she becomes disgusted with her own actions and leaves, later appearing outside with the butler. Nora (played by Mary Ellen Trainor) appears in Greedy.
Frank (played by Phil Hartman) appears in Greedy.
One of Uncle Joe's greedy nephews who schemes to secure his inheritance. He hires a private detective to find Danny and later engages in a physical confrontation with him during the family's financial crisis. Laura (played by Khandi Alexander) appears in Greedy.
Tina (played by Siobhan Fallon Hogan) appears in Greedy.
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Characters
Daniel
(played by Michael J. Fox) — protagonist
Danny is Uncle Joe's nephew, a professional bowler who returns to the family after a career setback. He navigates the relatives' greed, initially seeks a loan for a bowling alley, and ultimately helps...
Uncle Joe
(played by Kirk Douglas) — protagonist
A wealthy, wheelchair-using scrap-metal tycoon who tests his greedy relatives and their connections. He orchestrates elaborate schemes, fakes bankruptcy, and ultimately reveals his financial status an...
Robin
(played by Nancy Travis) — supporting
Danny's television sports producer and girlfriend who supports his career and relationship with Uncle Joe. She becomes disillusioned with Danny's growing greed but eventually reconciles with him after...
Molly Richardson
(played by Olivia D'Abo) — supporting
Uncle Joe's new 'nurse' who attracts the attention of the greedy relatives. Attempting to secure Joe's fortune by seducing him, she becomes disgusted with her own actions and leaves, later appearing o...
Nora
(played by Mary Ellen Trainor) — supporting
Frank
(played by Phil Hartman) — supporting
One of Uncle Joe's greedy nephews who schemes to secure his inheritance. He hires a private detective to find Danny and later engages in a physical confrontation with him during the family's financial...
Laura
(played by Khandi Alexander) — minor
Tina
(played by Siobhan Fallon Hogan) — minor
Carl
(played by Ed Begley Jr.) — supporting
One of Uncle Joe's nephews who, along with his siblings and their spouses, constantly competes to flatter their uncle and secure his supposed inheritance.
Key Relationships
Frank → Carl
(Alliance Cousins)
Daniel → Robin
(Social Acquaintance)
Molly Richardson → Nora
(Conflict Rival)
Molly Richardson → Frank
(Conflict Rival)
Molly Richardson → Uncle Joe
(Professional Nurse)
Frank → Laura
(Professional Employer)
Uncle Joe → Tina
(Family Uncle)
Uncle Joe → Carl
(Family Uncle)
Uncle Joe → Frank
(Family Uncle)
Uncle Joe → Daniel
(Family Brother)
Story Analysis
A satirical exploration of greed, family loyalty, and deception centered around a wealthy tycoon's inheritance.
