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Wise Guys (1986)

R 100 min  -  Comedy | Crime  -   18 April 1986 (USA)
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Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City and comedy follows.

Director:

Brian De Palma
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Danny DeVito ...
Joe Piscopo ...
Harvey Keitel ...
Ray Sharkey Ray Sharkey ...
Dan Hedaya ...
Lou Albano Lou Albano ...
Frank 'The Fixer' Acavano (as Captain Lou Albano)
Julie Bovasso Julie Bovasso ...
Patti LuPone ...
Antonia Rey Antonia Rey ...
Mimi Cecchini Mimi Cecchini ...
Matthew Kaye Matthew Kaye ...
Tony Munafo Tony Munafo ...
Tony Rizzoli Tony Rizzoli ...
Joey 'New Shoes' Siclione
Frank Vincent ...
Rick Petrucelli Rick Petrucelli ...
Al the Bookie
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Storyline

Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they fail to rob a mafioso, they are set up to kill each other. Written by Mattias Thuresson <mattias.thuresson@mbox300.swipnet.se>  

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Taglines:

What kind of guys gamble with the boss's money, swipe a killer's Cadillac, and party on the mob's credit card?

Genres:

Comedy | Crime

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Cadaveri e compari See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$13,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,324,456 (USA) (20 April 1986) (338 Screens)

Gross:

$8,475,466 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: When Bobby DiLea shows up at the hotel room, Moe is in the hot tub getting his hair washed, but in the next shot he is at the door completely dried off and wearing a red robe. See more »

Quotes

Harry Valentini: [in the bathroom at the racetrack] Golden brown Knishes. Mmmmmmm. Can you smell 'em Moe, huh? Can you? Can you smell 'em?
Moe Dickstein: [a toilet flushes] It's the guy in the next stall Harry!
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Soundtracks

"Pink Cadillac"
Performed by Bruce Springsteen
Courtesy of CBS Records See more »