Quick Change (1990)

Directors:

Howard Franklin
Bill Murray

Writers (WGA):

Jay Cronley (book)
Howard Franklin (screenplay)

Release Date:

13 July 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Crime

Tagline:

The bank robbery was easy. But getting out of New York was a nightmare.

Plot:

Three thieves successfully rob a New York City bank, but making the escape from the city proves to be almost impossible.

Plot Keywords:

Escape | New York | Airport | Clown | Getaway

Cast

Bill Murray	...	Grimm
Dale Grand	...	Street Barker (as Dale Grand Esq.)
Bob Elliott	...	Bank Guard
Geena Davis	...	Phyllis Potter
Randy Quaid	...	Loomis
Kimberleigh Aarn	...	Bank Teller
Ron Ryan	...	Bank Customer
Brian McConnachie	...	Bank Manager
Jack Gilpin	...	Yuppie Hostage
Jordan Cael	...	Hostage
Rhe DeVille	...	Hostage
Marya D. Dornya	...	Hostage
Barbara Flynn	...	Hostage
Elizabeth A. Griffin	...	Hostage
Connie Ivie	...	Hostage
Skipp Lynch	...	Hostage
J.D. Montalbo	...	Hostage
Suzen Murakoshi	...	Hostage
Anthony T. Paige	...	Hostage
Jane Simms	...	Hostage
Wendell Sweda	...	Hostage
Ángel Vargas	...	Hostage (as Angel Vargas)
Jason Robards	...	Chief Rotzinger
Richard Joseph Paul	...	Lt. Jameson
Reg E. Cathey	...	Sound Analyst
William Sturgis	...	Forensic Detective
Sam Ayers	...	ESU Commander
Joe Pentangelo	...	Policeman
Bill Raymond	...	Policeman
Randle Mell	...	T.V. Reporter
Jamey Sheridan	...	Mugger
Anthony Bishop	...	Street Sign Worker
Larry Joshua	...	Street Sign Worker
Michelle Lucien	...	Shut-Up Lady
Tim Halligan	...	Reporter
Deborah Lee Johnson	...	Reporter
Lucia Vincent	...	Reporter
Elliot Santiago	...	Bicycle Jouster
Manny Siverio	...	Bicycle Jouster
Bobby Harrigan	...	Fat Person
Phil Hartman	...	Hal Edison
Kathryn Grody	...	Mrs. Edison
Tony Shalhoub	...	Cab Driver
Garry Goodrow	...	Radio D.J
Frank Maldonado	...	Kid at Grocery
Ryan Mitchel	...	Kid at Grocery
Steve Park	...	Kim, Grocery Cashier
Alfa-Betty Olsen	...	Customer
Jim Ward	...	Police Artist
Davenia McFadden	...	Policewoman
Michael Chapman	...	Policeman at Grocery
Michael C. Mahon	...	Policeman at Grocery
Stanley Tucci	...	Johnny
Victor Argo	...	Skelton
Philip Bosco	...	Bus Driver
Gary Howard Klar	...	Mario (as Gary Klar)
Paul Herman	...	Interrogating Policeman
Stuart Rudin	...	Bus Rider with Guitar
Teodorina Bello	...	Flower Lady (as Teodorino Bello)
Barton Heyman	...	Airport Security Chief
Justin Ross	...	Airline Clerk
Kurtwood Smith	...	Russ Crane / Lombino
Susannah Bianchi	...	Mrs. Russ Crane / Lombino
Ira Wheeler	...	Businessman in Mens Room
Margo Skinner	...	Flight Attendant #1
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Joe Tom Collins	...	Business Man (uncredited)
Trish Cook	...	Reporter (uncredited)
Jerry Della Salla	...	Airport Traveler (uncredited)
Matthew T. Gitkin	...	News Camera Man (uncredited)
Owen Lund	...	ESU Officer (uncredited)
Matt Mindell	...	Street Guy (uncredited)
Julie Stevens	...	Street kid (uncredited)

Directed by
Howard Franklin
Bill Murray

Writing credits (WGA)
Jay Cronley		(book)
Howard Franklin		(screenplay)

Produced by
Frederic Golchan	....	executive producer
Robert Greenhut	....	producer
Bill Murray	....	producer

Original Music by
Randy Edelman

Cinematography by
Michael Chapman		(director of photography)

Film Editing by
Alan Heim

Production Design by
David Gropman

Art Direction by
Speed Hopkins

Set Decoration by
Susan Bode

Costume Design by
Jeffrey Kurland

Makeup Department
Peter Montagna	....	makeup department head
Ron Scott	....	hair stylist

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Richard Patrick	....	key second assistant director

Art Department
Joseph Alfieri	....	stand-by carpenter
James Mazzola	....	property master
Joan Winters	....	graphic designer

Sound Department
Gustavo Borner	....	sound recordist
Louis Cerborino	....	sound editor
Randall Coleman	....	assistant adr editor
Kay Denmark	....	adr boom operator
Lee Dichter	....	sound re-recording mixer
Kevin Lee	....	sound editor
Eytan Mirsky	....	assistant sound editor
Linda Murphy	....	boom operator
Ahmad Shirazi	....	sound editor
Deborah Wallach	....	adr editor

Stunts
Bill Anagnos	....	stunts
Peter Bucossi	....	stunts
John Cenatiempo	....	stunts
Doug Coleman	....	stunts
Frank Ferrara	....	stunt coordinator
Gene Harrison	....	stunts
Phil Neilson	....	stunts
Jim O'Rear	....	stunts
Mick O'Rourke	....	stunts
Anthony G. Schmidt	....	stunts (as Anthony George Schmidt)
Jeff Ward	....	stunts

Camera and Electrical Department
Chris Hammond	....	electrician
Michael Kelem	....	aerial camera operator
Billy Kerwick	....	best boy grip
Douglas Pellegrino	....	assistant camera (uncredited)

Casting Department
Ed Arenas	....	location casting

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Timothy Alberts	....	set costumer
Mary Gierczak	....	set costumer

Editorial Department
Megan B. Agosto	....	assistant editor
Quincy Z. Gunderson	....	apprentice editor

Music Department
Emile Charlap	....	music contractor
Thomas S. Drescher	....	music editor
Michael Farrow	....	music engineer
Ralph Ferraro	....	orchestrator: Mr. Edelman
Greig McRitchie	....	orchestrator: Mr. Edelman
Ben Rizzi	....	music recording engineer
Howard Shore	....	composer: additional music
Howard Shore	....	orchestrator
Chris Tergesen	....	music recording engineer
John Moses	....	musician: clarinetist (uncredited)

Transportation Department
Patrick Hogan	....	driver

Other crew
Elton Ahi	....	assistant: Randy Edelman
Randall Balsmeyer	....	title designer
Al Cerullo	....	helicopter pilot
Michael Jackman	....	assistant accountant
Thomas Patrick Petrilla	....	production assistant
Grant Reid	....	location assistant
Scott Schaffer	....	craft service
Matthew T. Weiner	....	production assistant
Nicholas Wolfert	....	production assistant
Rocky Ziegler	....	production assistant
David H. Kramer	....	adr loop group (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Devoted Productions

Distributors

• American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1996) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
• Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (VHS)
• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (1994) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
• Warner Bros. Pictures
• Warner Bros. (Argentina)

Also Known As:

Runtime:

89 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | UK:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Norway:5 (theatrical rating) | Australia:M | Finland:S | Germany:6 | Sweden:11 | USA:R | Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

New York, USA

Company:

Devoted Productions

Trivia:

During their escape, when they miss the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway exit, Loomis backs the car to see another sign he passed. The sign says "49 Mile Scenic Drive," which is in San Francisco.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Grimm first enters the bank he tells nobody to move. He charges towards a woman with a dog saying "What did I just say?". When he was walking up the dog owner was "hugging" the dog around the neck and no collar or tags can be seen. Immediately following she is just holding the dog with the collar and tags resting on her hand.

Quotes:

[last lines]
Chief Rotzinger:[getting into car] Hey, we gotta commend this Skipowski... I mean, Chipowski.
[Rotzinger pops out of car and looks in total disbelief at the plane taking off]

Movie Connections:

References "The Amazing World of Kreskin" (1972)

Soundtrack:

Tive um coração, perdi-o

A movie with Bill Murray doing what comes naturally, "being funny".

Not many people I've talked to have seen "Quick Change". It wasn't really a hit, which is what makes it such a nice surprise when you see a film like this which is very funny. Maybe that's partially why I enjoyed the film so much, as it makes me feel a little bit like a pirate who's discovered lost treasure, or like an explorer who's conquered uncharted territory.

It may not be Bill Murray's best, but it's pretty good. But make no mistake, this is a Bill Murray movie, he even co-directed it, and if you don't like him in general, then this film isn't likely to make a convert out of you. I've always been a fan, and try to forgive certain transgressions like "Larger Than Life" or "The Man Who Knew Too Little" which are the kinds of films I avoid completely for fear that it will taint my high regard for Mr. Murray. They might be good, but I'm not taking any chances without some seriously reliable source that assures me they aren't merely "paycheques" for those involved. But in case some of you think the man has lost it, never to recapture any of his past glory, probably you should check out "Rushmore," and see a true master at work.

"Quick Change" has a story that is fun and the lines are executed with razor sharp comic timing. So what if some of the characters are one-dimensional? It gets the job done and sets up the bits and not in a low-brow kind of way.

I'd be interested to hear what New York residents think of this film, as its story revolves around three people who just want to escape New York forever and find that robbing a bank is easier than making it to the airport.

So if you consider yourself a member of the Bill Murray fan club, check this one out and you'll probably enjoy it. He's got plenty of support from some talented comedic actors including Tony Shalhoub, Stanley Tucci, Phil Hartman, Jason Robards and of course Randy Quaid and Geena Davis.