The Lion's Share (1971 film)

The Lion's Share is a 1971 American comedy film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Robert Klein, Joanna Barnes, and Anne Archer. The film revolves around David Cole (Robert Klein), a mailman who discovers that he is the sole heir to a vast fortune belonging to an eccentric millionaire, but only if he can outwit the scheming relatives who are also after the inheritance.

The plot centers on Cole's efforts to navigate the complexities of the wealthy family, evade their attempts to sabotage him, and prove himself worthy of the inheritance. The film uses humor and slapstick to explore themes of greed, family dynamics, and the contrast between ordinary life and the world of the super-rich. While not a major critical success, The Lion's Share offers a lighthearted take on the classic theme of an ordinary person suddenly thrust into extraordinary circumstances.