A low-level criminal and a struggling newsman become unlikely partners in this comedy. Franklin Hatchett (Chris Tucker) is a fast-talking hustler who runs a small time ticket-scalping business. A TV news story by reporter James Russell (Charlie Sheen) brings Franklins business to the attention of the police, and he finds himself under arrest. While being transported by police bus from one lock-up to another, Franklin is handcuffed to Raymond Villard (Gerard Ismael), a high-level jewel thief from Europe. Villards henchmen stage a raid in which they explode the vehicle, killing most of the passengers (including two cops), but freeing their partner. Franklin is able to escape but learns that hes now wanted as a cop killer. Hoping to clear his name, Franklin approaches Russell with a deal -- if hell hide him from the police and help him prove that he had nothing to do with the deadly explosion, hell give the reporter an exclusive story, which could help Russell boost his sagging career. Money Talks also features Heather Locklear as Russells fiancée Grace, and Paul Sorvino as Graces father, who is quite impressed by Franklins story that hes related to Vic Damone. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide