Fire, Ice and Dynamite(1990)

The greatest race on earth for the richest prize in history.

Fire, Ice and Dynamite is an action-comedy that follows a wealthy eccentric who stages his own suicide as an elaborate prank, then watches from hiding as his family and creditors scramble to claim his fortune. The film mines dark humor from the chaos that ensues when greed and desperation collide. Packed with cameo appearances from recognizable faces, it balances slapstick comedy with over-the-top action sequences. The premise hinges on the protagonist's twisted sense of amusement—he's engineered the perfect test to expose the true nature of those closest to him. What unfolds is a madcap competition where nothing is off-limits and everyone has something to gain. The film leans into absurdist humor and high-energy set pieces, making it an entertaining romp for viewers who enjoy comedies with a mischievous edge and a cast full of surprise appearances.