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Wise Guys

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
5.9K
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Wise Guys (1986)
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Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose two hundred fifty thousand dollars, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City, ... Read allHarry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose two hundred fifty thousand dollars, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City, and comedy follows.Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose two hundred fifty thousand dollars, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City, and comedy follows.

IMDb RATING
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5.9K
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  • Director
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • George Gallo
    • Norman Steinberg(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Danny DeVito
    • Joe Piscopo
    • Harvey Keitel
  • Director
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • George Gallo
    • Norman Steinberg(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Danny DeVito
    • Joe Piscopo
    • Harvey Keitel
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
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    Wise Guys (1986)
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    Danny DeVito, Maria Pitillo, and Joe Piscopo in Wise Guys (1986)
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    Wise Guys (1986)
    Danny DeVito and Joe Piscopo in Wise Guys (1986)
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    Danny DeVito and Joe Piscopo in Wise Guys (1986)
    Danny DeVito and Joe Piscopo in Wise Guys (1986)
    Danny DeVito and Joe Piscopo in Wise Guys (1986)
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    Top cast

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    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Harry Valentini
    Joe Piscopo
    Joe Piscopo
    • Moe Dickstein
    Harvey Keitel
    Harvey Keitel
    • Bobby DiLea
    Ray Sharkey
    Ray Sharkey
    • Marco
    Dan Hedaya
    Dan Hedaya
    • Anthony Castelo
    Lou Albano
    Lou Albano
    • Frank 'The Fixer' Acavano
    • (as Captain Lou Albano)
    Julie Bovasso
    Julie Bovasso
    • Lil Dickstein
    Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone
    • Wanda Valentini
    Antonia Rey
    Antonia Rey
    • Aunt Sadie
    Mimi Cecchini
    • Grandma Valentini
    Matthew Kaye
    Matthew Kaye
    • Harry Jr.
    Tony Munafo
    • Santo Ravallo
    Tony Rizzoli
    • Joey 'New Shoes' Siclione
    Frank Vincent
    Frank Vincent
    • Louie Fontucci
    Rick Petrucelli
    • Al the Bookie
    Anthony Holland
    Anthony Holland
    • Karl the Desk Clerk
    Marcelino Rivera
    • Bellhop
    Joseph Cipriano
    • Parking Valet
    • Director
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • George Gallo
      • Norman Steinberg(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Brian De Palma cast Danny DeVito and Joe Piscopo because he had loved Johnny - gangsterikuningas (1984). De Palma reportedly laughed hysterically throughout an advance screening of the film.
    • Goofs
      When Harry shows Bobby DiLea the box of money, all the cash is rubber banded into neat piles. Later Harry shows Moe the same box and the cash is loose and there doesn't appear to be as much in the box as earlier. Then, when Harry and Moe go down to the casino, the money is in neat piles and the box is filled up again.
    • Quotes

      Santo Ravallo: [New Shoes is clipping the Fixer's toenails. It hits Santo in the eyebrow] Hey, watch out, willya?

      Joey 'New Shoes' Siclione: Why the hell do I always have to do this?

      Frank "The Fixer" Acavano: You know damn well I can't do it myself!

      Joey 'New Shoes' Siclione: Does Mrs. Fixer do it for you at home, Frankie?

      Frank "The Fixer" Acavano: None of your business! Why don't we just go over there and waste 'em?

      Joey 'New Shoes' Siclione: We're not supposed to do nothin' until Mr. Costelo says so!

      Santo Ravallo: [Picks up a large white item] This is the strangest pillow case I've ever seen.

      Frank "The Fixer" Acavano: IT'S MY UNDERWEAR, ASSHOLE!

    • Alternate versions
      In the original version at the beginning of the car trashing scene,there is a shot of the back of the car going down the road while Pink Caddilac is playing. The UK version which omits the song deletes this shot.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Legend/At Close Range/Wise Guys/Louie Bluie (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Pink Cadillac
      Written and performed by Bruce Springsteen

      Courtesy of CBS Records

    User reviews37

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    This movie got a bum rap
    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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    • MysticYoYo
    • May 8, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Zwei Superpflaumen in der Unterwelt
    • Filming locations
      • Resorts International Casino - 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,475,466
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,324,456
      • Apr 20, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,475,466
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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