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18 January 1995 (USA) moreTagline:
A killer comedy! morePlot:
In 1920s New York, a struggling playwright is forced to cast a mobster's talentless girlfriend in his latest drama in order to get it produced. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 15 wins & 12 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(13 articles)
Top 10 Movie Characters (From FilmExperience. 31 March 2009, 10:12 AM, PDT)
Woody Allen Still Searching For New Muse
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Mobsters and thespians moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| John Cusack | ... | David Shayne | |
| Dianne Wiest | ... | Helen Sinclair | |
| Jennifer Tilly | ... | Olive Neal | |
| Chazz Palminteri | ... | Cheech | |
| Mary-Louise Parker | ... | Ellen | |
| Jack Warden | ... | Julian Marx | |
| Joe Viterelli | ... | Nick Valenti | |
| Rob Reiner | ... | Sheldon Flender | |
| Tracey Ullman | ... | Eden Brent | |
| Jim Broadbent | ... | Warner Purcell | |
| Harvey Fierstein | ... | Sid Loomis | |
| Stacey Nelkin | ... | Rita | |
| Malgorzata Zajaczkowska | ... | Lili (as Margaret Sophie Stein) | |
| Charles Cragin | ... | Rifkin | |
| Nina Sonja Peterson | ... | Josette (as Nina Sonya Peterson) |
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Rated R for some language.Parents Guide:
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98 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | Finland:K-11 (cinema release) (1996) | Canada:14+ (Ontario) | Netherlands:MG6 | South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | France:U | Germany:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:RFun Stuff
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Dianne Wiest said that she initially had trouble playing Helen Sinclair. She said she really struggled saying her character's signature line. She then decided to lower her voice when she said the line "Don't Speak" and that made all the difference. The lower she said it, the funnier it became. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When David stands in the street and argues with Sheldon Flender in the apartment above, the reflection of a powerful floodlight on a technical-looking stand is visible in the open window. moreQuotes:
Cheech: Let's avoid confusion. She'll get some lines, or I'll nail your knee caps to the floor. moreSoundtrack:
At The Jazz Band Ball moreFAQ
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Woody Allen had the inspired idea to let another actor played what would have been a tailor-made he wrote for himself. As a director, Mr. Allen has always done well. Of course, there are exceptions, but in "Bullets over Broadway" show an inspired Mr. Allen doing what he does best. This comedy, written in collaboration with Douglas McGrath, is a happy take on a situation that only this director would have been able to create.
We are shown two different worlds. In one, the roaring twenties gangsters have the control of all illegal activities in Manhattan. On the other, we meet an idealistic writer, David Shayne, who wants to have his play produced. Enter the capo Nick Valenti. This man has enough money to buy his current paramour, the dizzy Olive Neal, whatever her little heart desires. Thus, the vehicle chosen is the drama David has written.
Thus begins a frantic comedy of errors where the theater and the mob intermingle with funny results. We watch as the play gets produced on Broadway how the different factions come together, each one with a different idea as to what to do with the play.
The cast is first rate. John Cusack, as the ambitious playwright, does some of his best work in showing what this man is going through. Dianne Wiest, one of the most accomplished actresses around, makes a splash with her take on Helen Sinclair, the first lady of the American theatah! Jennifer Tully is excellent as Olive Neal, the girl from the provinces with high aspirations, but no talent.
Chaz Palmintieri, as Cheech, the mobster that understands what's wrong with the play is hilarious. The late Joe Venturelli was born to play his mobster Nick Valente. Jack Warden is perfect as the producer. Tracey Ullman and Jim Broadbent are simply marvelous as the cast members of the play in production. Mary Louise Parker and Harvey Fierstein, Rob Reiner are also seen in smaller roles.
"Bullets over Broadway", as most of Mr. Allen's films has a great musical score of the jazz songs of the era. Mr. Allen, in taking a seat behind the camera, delivers one of his best and funniest films to date.