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Billy Bathgate

  • 19911991
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  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
12K
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Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman, Bruce Willis, and Loren Dean in Billy Bathgate (1991)
In the year 1935, a teen named Billy Bathgate finds first love while becoming the protégé of fledgling gangster Dutch Schultz.
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In the year 1935, a teen named Billy Bathgate finds first love while becoming the protégé of fledgling gangster Dutch Schultz.In the year 1935, a teen named Billy Bathgate finds first love while becoming the protégé of fledgling gangster Dutch Schultz.In the year 1935, a teen named Billy Bathgate finds first love while becoming the protégé of fledgling gangster Dutch Schultz.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Benton
  • Writers
    • E.L. Doctorow(book)
    • Tom Stoppard(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Nicole Kidman
    • Loren Dean
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Benton
  • Writers
    • E.L. Doctorow(book)
    • Tom Stoppard(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Nicole Kidman
    • Loren Dean
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 43User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Trailer 1:45
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    Dustin Hoffman and Loren Dean in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Dustin Hoffman and Loren Dean in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Dustin Hoffman and Loren Dean in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Dustin Hoffman and Loren Dean in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Steve Buscemi and Bruce Willis in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Nicole Kidman and Bruce Willis in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Steve Buscemi and John Costelloe in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Nicole Kidman and Loren Dean in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman, Loren Dean, Barton Heyman, and Steven Hill in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Dustin Hoffman and Nicole Kidman in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Dustin Hoffman and Nicole Kidman in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman, and Loren Dean in Billy Bathgate (1991)

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    Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman
    • Dutch Schultzas Dutch Schultz
    Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman
    • Drew Prestonas Drew Preston
    Loren Dean
    Loren Dean
    • Billy Bathgateas Billy Bathgate
    Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis
    • Bo Weinbergas Bo Weinberg
    Steven Hill
    Steven Hill
    • Otto Bermanas Otto Berman
    Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi
    • Irvingas Irving
    Billy Jaye
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    John Costelloe
    John Costelloe
    • Luluas Lulu
    Timothy Jerome
    • Dixie Davisas Dixie Davis
    • (as Tim Jerome)
    Stanley Tucci
    Stanley Tucci
    • Lucky Lucianoas Lucky Luciano
    Mike Starr
    Mike Starr
    • Julie Martinas Julie Martin
    Robert F. Colesberry
    Robert F. Colesberry
    • Jack Kellyas Jack Kelly
    Stephen Joyce
    Stephen Joyce
    • Mr. Hinesas Mr. Hines
    Frances Conroy
    Frances Conroy
    • Mary Behan - Billy's Motheras Mary Behan - Billy's Mother
    Moira Kelly
    Moira Kelly
    • Rebeccaas Rebecca
    Kevin Corrigan
    Kevin Corrigan
    • Arnoldas Arnold
    Noel Derecki
    • Billy's Gangas Billy's Gang
    Josh Philip Weinstein
    Josh Philip Weinstein
    • Billy's Gangas Billy's Gang
    • (as Josh Weinstein)
    • Director
      • Robert Benton
    • Writers
      • E.L. Doctorow(book)
      • Tom Stoppard(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Then Disney head Jeffrey Katzenberg opted to produce this gangster epic instead of Warren Beatty's Bugsy (1991) as he figured Beatty's film was too expensive at $40 million. This movie ultimately came in at $50 million, and grossed a mere $15 million during its American release.
    • Goofs
      When Drew Preston is walking with Billy Bathgate and takes his hand, the close-up shows her hand is on the front. In the next shot, her hand behind his and facing to the rear.
    • Quotes

      Drew Preston: I'm not his girl, he's my gangster.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Curly Sue/House Party 2/The Butcher's Wife/The Rolling Stones at the Max/La Belle Noiseuse (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Bye Bye Blackbird
      Music by Ray Henderson

      Lyrics by Mort Dixon

      Sung by singer in nightclub

    User reviews43

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    lackluster lead in bland character
    It's 1935 NYC. Dutch Schultz (Dustin Hoffman) has Bo Weinberg (Bruce Willis) tied up. The movie flashes back to hustler Billy Bathgate (Loren Dean) on the streets. He ingratiates himself into Dutch's grace with his timely audacity. Dutch is a lead gangster. Otto Berman (Steven Hill) is his second in-command. Bo is his master fixer who can be trusted to do anything. Drew Preston (Nicole Kidman) is Bo's married girlfriend. Dutch is battling another gang as he grows suspicious of Bo. After Dutch kills Bo, he takes Drew as his. He has a trial in upstate New York and tries to win over the locals with his generosity.

    There is something off-putting about Loren Dean portrayal of Billy Bathgate. He's a wide-eyed bland puppy who's always hanging around and listening. He lacks the needed intensity to lead a movie that has Dustin Hoffman acting up a storm. I imagine a modern version could be played by Eddie Redmayne who would give this role much needed energy. With Kidman bringing all of her damaged sexuality, Loren Dean brings the heat of a 12 year old boy. It's partly the character but mostly it's left on Loren's doorstep. How much of it is director Robert Benton's doing is hard to tell. This movie should be a lot better with so many great supporting actors involved.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tay Sai Đắc Lực
    • Filming locations
      • Hamlet, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $48,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,565,363
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,051,590
      • Nov 3, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,565,363
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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