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      The Freshman

      1990, Comedy, 1h 42m

      52 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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      Buoyed by the charm of Matthew Broderick in the title role and Marlon Brando as a caricature of his Godfather persona, The Freshman benefits from solid casting, a clever premise, and sweet humor. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      Clark Kellogg (Matthew Broderick) is robbed moments after arriving in New York, so when he sees his mugger several days later, he confronts him. The man promises to return his property and get him a job with his uncle, Carmine Sabatini (Marlon Brando), who turns out to be a Mafia boss. As Clark continues his shady work for Carmine, he discovers an elaborate underworld that has caught the attention of the authorities. As things come to a head, not everything is what it seems.

      • Rating: PG

      • Genre: Comedy

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Andrew Bergman

      • Producer: Mike Lobell

      • Writer: Andrew Bergman

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $20.7M

      • Runtime:

      • Production Co: TriStar Pictures

      • Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo, Dolby

      • Aspect Ratio: 35mm

      Cast & Crew

      Marlon Brando
      Matthew Broderick
      Bruno Kirby
      Frank Whaley
      Jon Polito
      Paul Benedict
      Richard Gant
      Kenneth Welsh
      David Newman
      William A. Fraker
      Barry Malkin
      Ken Adam
      Alicia Keywan
      Gordon Sim
      Julie Weiss

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      • Mar 22, 2015

        A classic movie I have only just got around to seeing. They don't make films like this anymore. Great performance from Marlon Brando playing off his Godfather role and some good humour and well developed plot make this an enjoyable watch.

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      • Apr 09, 2013

        A clever plot that is only enhanced due to Brando's satiric presence, 'The Freshman' is an enjoyable film whose jokes may fall flat most of the time, but still exudes a charm that makes it worthy of our time.

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      • Sep 14, 2011

        Brando spoofs his Godfather role ... that's the draw in this light fah-gettahboutit comedy that has a small town yoot (Broderick, serviceable) visit da Big Apple for the first time --- as a film student at NYU. And what film are they studying? Try ta guess, or y'sleep wit' duh fishes, yo! Bruno Kirby is good as our tour guide, or else ... what could happen wrong? You could refuse dis offer but it wouldn't look good if you did, capeesh?

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      • Jun 06, 2011

        an innocent, and funny godfather like comedy with matthew brodrick at his best, and marlon at his greatest. A

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