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Miami Blues (1990)

R 97 min  -  Crime | Drama | Romance  -   20 April 1990 (USA)
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When Fred Frenger gets out of prison, he decides to start over in Miami, Florida, where he starts a violent one-man crime wave... See full summary »

Director:

George Armitage

Writers:

Charles Willeford (novel), George Armitage (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alec Baldwin ...
Cecilia Pérez-Cervera Cecilia Pérez-Cervera ...
Stewardess
Georgie Cranford Georgie Cranford ...
Little Boy at Miami Airprt
Edward Saxon ...
Krishna Ravindra at Miami Airport
José Pérez José Pérez ...
Pablo
Obba Babatundé ...
Blink Willie, Informant
Fred Ward ...
Sgt. Hoke Moseley
Jennifer Jason Leigh ...
Susie Waggoner
Charles Napier ...
Sgt. Bill Henderson
Matt Ingersoll Matt Ingersoll ...
Mourning Hare Krishna
Jack G. Spirtos Jack G. Spirtos ...
Pickpocket Victim
Raphael Rey Gomez Raphael Rey Gomez ...
Pickpocket
Tony Paris Tony Paris ...
Pickpocket's Accomplice
Wendy Thorlakson ...
Toy Store Cashier
William Taylor Anderson Jr. William Taylor Anderson Jr. ...
Crack Dealer
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Storyline

When Fred Frenger gets out of prison, he decides to start over in Miami, Florida, where he starts a violent one-man crime wave. He soon meets up with amiable college student/prostitute Susie Waggoner. Opposing Frenger is Sgt Hoke Moseley, a cop who is getting a bit old for the job, especially since the job of cop in 1980's Miami is getting crazier all the time. Written by Reid Gagle  

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Plot Keywords:

Miami Florida | Thief | Cotton Candy | Assault | Attraction  | See more »

Taglines:

Real badge. Real gun. Fake cop.

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Le flic de Miami See more »

Filming Locations:

Kendall, Florida, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$3,002,997 (USA) (22 April 1990) (833 Screens)

Gross:

$9,888,167 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Tristes Tropiques See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

A framed photograph of Miami Blues author Charles Willeford can be seen on Hoke Moseley's desk in the police station. See more »

Quotes

Sergeant Hoke Moseley: Your turn to notify the next of kin?
Sergeant Bill Henderson: No way. I did the fat lady that sat on the kid. That's good for two.
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Connections

Referenced in Bad Santa (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"SWEET ANGEL"
Performed by Chris Weber & Hollywood Rose
Written by Chris Weber
Courtesy of Summa Music Group See more »