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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Burt Reynolds | ... | Ernie Mullins | |
| Casey Siemaszko | ... | Mike Lafebb | |
| Sheila Kelley | ... | Carrie aka Fontaine | |
| Lorraine Toussaint | ... | Delphine the Hooker | |
| Albert Salmi | ... | Johnny Scot, Poker Player | |
| Harry Carey Jr. | ... | Shoes, Poker Player (as Harry Carey) | |
| Maury Chaykin | ... | Vincent Tucci, Attorney | |
| Stephen Tobolowsky | ... | District Attorney | |
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Richard Key Jones | ... | Lou, Bob's Tire & Body |
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Tom Lasswell | ... | Bud, Bob's Tire & Body |
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Walter Shane | ... | Bob's Tire & Body Manager |
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Frank A. Damiani | ... | Waiter |
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David Frishberg | ... | Nighclub Singer |
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John Baldwin | ... | Sam the Apostle |
| Eddie Driscoll | ... | Paul the Apostle | |
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Professional thief Ernie takes Mike on as an apprentice, but while Mike clearly has "larceny in his heart", it will take him a long time to get as good as Ernie. Written by Jon Reeves <jreeves@imdb.com>
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mentor protege relationship | portland oregon | safecracker | prostitute | thief |Taglines:
An amateur thief and a professional robber team up for an outrageous comic heist.Parents Guide:
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13 October 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$679,200, 13 October 1989, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$1,877,618Company Credits
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The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Act III Communications, Breaking In Productions See more »
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Carrie aka Fontaine: Well, I'm an actress and a model.
Mike Lafebb: Yeah? Done any movies?
Carrie aka Fontaine: I'm not at the performance level just yet. I'm still developing my instrument.
Mike Lafebb: Oh, so you're a musician too, huh?
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Music by Bobby Timmons
Words by Oscar Brown Jr.
Published by UPAM Music Co.
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Mike Lafebb: So, you're an actress?Carrie aka Fontaine: Well, I'm an actress and a model.
Mike Lafebb: Yeah? Done any movies?
Carrie aka Fontaine: I'm not at the performance level just yet. I'm still developing my instrument.
Mike Lafebb: Oh, so you're a musician too, huh?
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Featured in At the Movies: The Fabulous Baker Boys/Breaking In/Crimes and Misdemeanors/Look Who's Talking (1989) See more »Soundtracks
Dat DereMusic by Bobby Timmons
Words by Oscar Brown Jr.
Published by UPAM Music Co.
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What makes this buddy crime comedy work rests essentially on it's sympathetic characters. Delivered here in traditional veteran/rookie fashion,the story paces along steadily as young and endearingly misguided Mike (Siemaszko) is given life lessons in the art of safe cracking by world-weary professional Earl (Reynolds). The chemistry between the two leads allows for cleverly-conceived comedic scenes to shine forth beautifully. From the moment of their initial accidental meet-up, you are instantly hooked. The film's best quality though is it's ironic approach to burglary, for Earl talks of "The Job" as though it were a viable career option! This is Sayles' savvy screenplay technique undoubtedly shining through. Guided by Forsyth's refined direction, this comedy never veers into slapstick, distinguishing it from the later inferior 'Safe Men'. It never strives to be what it isn't, and so it rarely disappoints. A similarly-styled, yet darker film worthy of viewing is Saul Rubinek's 'Jerry and Tom'.
Rating: 3 1/2 out of 5 stars