A minor car accident drives two rival aluminum-siding salesmen to the ridiculous extremes of man versus man in 1963 Baltimore.
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Barry Levinson
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Richard Dreyfuss | ... | Bill 'BB' Babowsky | |
| Danny DeVito | ... | Ernest Tilley | |
| Barbara Hershey | ... | Nora Tilley | |
| John Mahoney | ... | Moe Adams | |
| Jackie Gayle | ... | Sam | |
| Stanley Brock | ... | Gil | |
| Seymour Cassel | ... | Cheese | |
| Bruno Kirby | ... | Mouse | |
| J.T. Walsh | ... | Wing | |
| Richard Portnow | ... | Carly | |
| Matt Craven | ... | Looney | |
| Alan Blumenfeld | ... | Stanley | |
| Brad Sullivan | ... | Masters | |
| Michael Tucker | ... | Bagel | |
| Deirdre O'Connell | ... | Nellie | |
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One step short of larceny, the aluminum siding salesmen in this movie sell their wares, compete with each other, and engage in a lot of great dialog. Tin Men focuses on the rivalry between BB Babowsky and Ernest Tilley. At the same time, the end of small world of which they are kings looms near as a government probe investigates their industry. Written by Reid Gagle
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The American Dream Changes. The People Who Sell It Don't. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
13 March 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$11,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$187,381, 8 March 1987Gross USA:
$25,411,386Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$25,411,386Company Credits
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Words by Al Stillman
Music by Robert Allen
Performed by Johnny Mathis
with The Ray Conniff Orchestra (uncredited)
Courtesy of Columbia Records
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Production designer Peter Jamison was having trouble finding the right kind of house to match Barry Levinson's exact specifications, namely a three-storey wooden structure with a little lawn, set back from the road, and in need of a new frame. Levinson told him to go to 4211 Springdale Avenue, Baltimore, which was the house where he grew up. See more »Goofs
When the salesmen are receiving their commissions in 1963, the lounge band is playing "The Girl From Ipanema" to which patrons are singing along. The actual album by Stan Getz that brought the famous song to the USA was not released until March 1964. See more »Soundtracks
It's Not for Me to SayWords by Al Stillman
Music by Robert Allen
Performed by Johnny Mathis
with The Ray Conniff Orchestra (uncredited)
Courtesy of Columbia Records
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You can tell when you are watching a movie made by Barry Levinson. Diner, Tin Men and Rain Man all have a similar touch, even though they are different movies, they are made by the same artist. In Tin Men, the audience is treated to a comedy, and is rewarded with a hidden drama. Much like Diner and Rainman, the movie has its comical moments. Still, this is a story about people and a drama that they live. The comedy is the teaspoon of sugar that helps the drama go down. DeVito and Dreyfuss are nothing short of great. The supporting cast in Tin Men is just as good. You forget that you are watching a movie at times. The movie is at times up lifting as well as thoughtful with a strong ending that makes the rest of the movie great. A hidden gem / comedy. This is one of those movies that you can not go wrong with.