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Amos & Andrew (1993) 5.3
When Andrew Sterling, a successful black urbanite writer buys a vacation home on a resort in New England the police mistake him for a burglar. After surrounding his home with armed men, ... See full summary » Director:E. Max FryeWriter:E. Max Frye |
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Andrew Sterling
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Phil Gillman
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Judy Gillman
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Amos Odell
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When Andrew Sterling, a successful black urbanite writer buys a vacation home on a resort in New England the police mistake him for a burglar. After surrounding his home with armed men, Chief Tolliver realizes his mistake and to avoid the bad publicity offers a thief in his jail, Amos Odell a deal. Amos is to pretend to take Andrew prisoner and hold him for ransom but let him go and escape. Amos and Andrew suddenly realize that the Chief's problems are all gone if the two of them both die in a gun battle. The worst partnership in film history then tries to get away from the local police. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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Misunderstood. Misplaced. Mismatched.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for drug content and some language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
5 March 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Amos & Andrew - Zwei fast perfekte Chaoten See more »Box Office
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$9,745,803 (USA)Company Credits
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Amos Odell: Uh-uh.
Andrew Sterling: I grew up in New York. We lived in a nice part of Harlem. When I was 12, I came home one day with some friends. We were talking loudly and using the slang we'd learned in the streets. My Father overheard us. He told my friends to leave. Then he marched me into the bathroom and washed my mouth out with soap. It was because he didn't want me sounding black. He was an educated man, my father. He had a college degree, just like his father. He was an accountant...
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Written and Performed by Sir Mix-A-Lot
Courtesy of Def American Recordings/Rhyme Cartel Records
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Lenses in the Chief of Police's glasses during his interview after escaping from the house. See more »Quotes
Andrew Sterling: You ever been to New York City?Amos Odell: Uh-uh.
Andrew Sterling: I grew up in New York. We lived in a nice part of Harlem. When I was 12, I came home one day with some friends. We were talking loudly and using the slang we'd learned in the streets. My Father overheard us. He told my friends to leave. Then he marched me into the bathroom and washed my mouth out with soap. It was because he didn't want me sounding black. He was an educated man, my father. He had a college degree, just like his father. He was an accountant...
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Crazy Credits
After the credits, there is a scene of Bloodhound Bob and all the dogs chasing each other. See more »Soundtracks
"Suburbian Nightmare"Written and Performed by Sir Mix-A-Lot
Courtesy of Def American Recordings/Rhyme Cartel Records
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When Samuel L. Jackson moves to a quiet little island to get away from the city, he's in for a lot of trouble. Arriving to the house one late afternoon, his white neighbors doesn't know he's moving in and when they see the once empty house occupied, all heck breaks loose. The neighbors run to the police to tell them a "black" man has broke into our neighbors house. Now the police, FBI, reporters, & Black Christians (don't ask) are surrounding the house. The only man who can save the night is Cage.
This film has comedy, action, and adventure just the way I like it. Nicholas Cage is hilarious and Samuel L. Jackson is superb. Great supporting cast and direction make this an instant contemporary classic. If you liked "Honey In Vegas" then you will love "Amos & Andrew". A Castle Rock Entertainment/New Line Cinema Release.