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Wise Guys (1986) -- 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.
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Director:
Brian De Palma
Writers:
George Gallo (writer)
Norman Steinberg (writer)
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Release Date:
18 April 1986 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Crime more
Tagline:
What kind of guys gamble with the boss's money, swipe a killer's Cadillac, and party on the mob's credit card?
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
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This movie got a bum rap more (21 total)

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Runtime:
100 min | 91 min (DVD)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono

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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. more
Quotes:
Frank "The Fixer" Acavano: Let me waste 'em, Mr. Costelo!
Anthony Costelo: Do we really hurt them by killing them?
Louie Fontucci: It's a good start.
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Movie Connections:
References Taxi Driver (1976) more
Soundtrack:
Pink Cadillac more

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This movie got a bum rap, 8 May 1999
Author: Denise Damiano from FL, USA

This movie was panned when it came out but I think it got a bum rap. Joe Piscopo has a tough role playing an idiot (not as easy as you would think it would be) and Danny DeVito's energy helps carry the film along. Great to see Harvey Keitel in a role that doesn't involve blowing someone's brains out. This is a great flick to catch on cable on a rainy afternoon. Silly but fun.

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