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1 November 1991 (USA) moreTagline:
A seductive look at a notorious gangster's dazzling and decadent empire about to crumble. morePlot:
In the 1935, fifteen year old street hustler Billy Bathgate becomes the protege of fledgling gangster Dutch Schultz and begins a love affair with a flighty moll. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. moreUser Comments:
Hoffman Rules! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Dustin Hoffman | ... | Dutch Schultz | |
| Nicole Kidman | ... | Drew Preston | |
| Loren Dean | ... | Billy Bathgate | |
| Bruce Willis | ... | Bo Weinberg | |
| Steven Hill | ... | Otto Berman | |
| Steve Buscemi | ... | Irving | |
| Billy Jaye | ... | Mickey | |
| John Costelloe | ... | Lulu | |
| Timothy Jerome | ... | Dixie Davis (as Tim Jerome) | |
| Stanley Tucci | ... | Lucky Luciano | |
| Mike Starr | ... | Julie Martin | |
| Robert F. Colesberry | ... | Jack Kelly | |
| Stephen Joyce | ... | Mr. Hines | |
| Frances Conroy | ... | Mary Behan | |
| Moira Kelly | ... | Becky |
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Rated R for some gangster violence, and for language.Parents Guide:
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106 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Canada:18A (Ontario) | Netherlands:16 | Argentina:18 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | Germany:16 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | USA:R | Iceland:16Fun Stuff
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To date, remains one of the most accurate recreations of the Chophouse Massacre that took the life of Arthur "Dutch Schultz" Fleggenheimer and several of his men. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Billy and Becky are first seen on the roof in long shot she is exhaling smoke; in the close-up immediately after, she doesn't have a cigarette. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Attack of the Giant Leeches (#5.6)" (1992) moreSoundtrack:
The Mule Walk moreFAQ
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This film had some problems, but is still underrated. Hoffman is intense and frightening as Dutch Schultz and I can't believe he wasn't nominated for this. The lead kid, Loren Dean, simply has no acting talent whatsoever. Nicole Kidman is fetching as the spoiled, rich girl and Steven Hill is excellent. Robert Benton is a wonderful filmmaker and I rate this a 7 out of 10.
The novel is better than this, but there are wonderful scenes and even Bruce Willis is believable for the only time other than Pulp Fiction. I can't believe this bombed as it did, but I think in the future people will give a higher rating than they did at the time. One of Hoffman's best performances along with Midnight Cowboy and Straight Time.