Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989)

This musical is based on four short stories by Damon Runyon. In one tale, gambler Feet Samuels (Randy Quaid) sells his body to science just as he realizes that Hortense Hathaway (Madonna) ... See full summary »

Director:

Howard Brookner

Writers:

Howard Brookner (screenplay), Colman deKay (screenplay)

Stars:

Josef Sommer, Madonna, Tony Azito

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Josef Sommer	...	Waldo Winchester
Madonna	...	Hortense Hathaway
Tony Azito	...	Waiter
Jennifer Grey	...	Lovey Lou
Tony Longo	...	Crunch Sweeney
Rutger Hauer	...	The Brain
Matt Dillon	...	Regret
Stephen McHattie	...	Red Henry
Anita Morris	...	Miss Missouri Martin
Ethan Phillips	...	Basil Valentine
Alan Ruck	...	John Wangle
Dinah Manoff	...	Maud Milligan
David Youse	...	Busboy
Randy Quaid	...	Feet Samuels
Julie Hagerty	...	Harriet MacKyle

Storyline

This musical is based on four short stories by Damon Runyon. In one tale, gambler Feet Samuels (Randy Quaid) sells his body to science just as he realizes that Hortense Hathaway (Madonna) loves him and that he would rather live than die. In another story, Harriet MacKyle's (Julie Hagerty's) parrot is killed, and she has problems dealing with her loss. Then, there is a gambler, "Regret" (Matt Dillon), who has bloodhounds on his trail when he becomes a murder suspect. Finally, "The Brain" (Rutger Hauer) is bleeding profusely, and his friends search for a way to save his life through a blood transfusion.

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Plot Keywords:

love | bloodhound | three word title | place name in title | gangster | 

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Taglines:

When Life Was Glittering, Glamorous... And Dangerous...

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film makes reference to the comic book character 'Dick Tracy'. Madonna co-starred in the filmversion of 'Dick Tracy' (1990).

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Goofs

The film makes reference to famous police detective Dick Tracy, however the film is set in 1928 and the Dick Tracy comic wasn't released until 1931.

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Quotes

Harriet MacKyle: Kill him, Basil.

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Connections

Featured in Cinemadonna: I'm Going to Tell you a Secret (2016)

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Soundtracks

I Surrender, Dear
Written by Gordon Clifford & Harry Barris
Performed by Madonna and Jennifer Grey
©1931 Mills Music, Inc. Copyright renewed

User Reviews

Unique performance by Madonna

After touring the world in 1987, Madonna decided to surprise her audience once again with a total departure from her previous work. Her part in ´Bloodhounds of Broadway´ is an absolute delight. She is funny and touching (something she hadn´t showed in her movies since ´Desperate seeking Susan´) as Hortance Hattaway, a twenties show girl who´s been around the block a few times and has footprints all over her back. Two of the most entertaining highlights are her performances in the nightclub where most of the action takes place (it´s New Years Eve). Especially the duet with Jeniffer Grey (who´s not dubbed, but took singing lessons to do the job herself!) is a real treat. Shame there´s no soundtrack available.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 November 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bloodhounds of Broadway

Filming Locations:

New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$15,872, 5 November 1989

Gross USA:

$43,671

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$43,671

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Playhouse Theatrical Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1