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      Bullets Over Broadway

      1994, Comedy, 1h 39m

      60 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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      A gleefully entertaining backstage comedy, Bullets Over Broadway features some of Woody Allen's sharpest, most inspired late-period writing and direction. Read critic reviews

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      Struggling 1920s playwright David Shayne (John Cusack), having failed to secure financing for his latest work, reluctantly makes a deal with mob boss Nick Valenti (Joe Viterelli) : a Broadway debut with the chance to direct, as long as Nick's flibbertigibbet girlfriend, Olive (Jennifer Tilly), plays one of the lead roles. As Olive and star Helen Sinclair (Dianne Wiest) attempt to upstage each other, Olive's gangland bodyguard Cheech (Chazz Palminteri) starts suggesting changes to David's script.

      • Rating: R

      • Genre: Comedy

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Woody Allen

      • Producer: Robert Greenhut

      • Writer: Woody Allen, Douglas McGrath

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (DVD):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $11.4M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Laurenfilm S.A., Miramax Films

      • Production Co: Miramax Films, Magnolia Pictures, Sweetland Films

      • Sound Mix: Surround, Mono

      Cast & Crew

      John Cusack
      Jack Warden
      Joe Viterelli
      Rob Reiner
      Dianne Wiest
      Jim Broadbent
      Woody Allen
      Douglas McGrath
      J.E. Beaucaire
      Jean Doumanian
      Carlo Di Palma
      Susan E. Morse
      Santo Loquasto
      Tom Warren
      Susan Bode
      Amy Marshall

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      • Jul 14, 2017

        One of the top 5 of Allen's extensive repertoire, a gem that's sparkle leaves one feeling smarter and more erudite, rides the old show within a show conceit. And while loaded with excellent performances, Cusack, as Allen's surrogate, really shines simply for not aping Allen's shade as so many have done. Repeat viewings are definitely in order.

        kevin w Super Reviewer
      • Jan 11, 2013

        A different type of Woody Allen film. A great one too. Great performances all-around, especially Dianne Wiest, Jennifer Tilly and Chazz Palminteri.

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      • Oct 13, 2012

        Fucking loved that film!!!

        serge e Super Reviewer
      • Feb 26, 2012

        Woody's first indie venture outside of studio affiliations just so happens to be his best film of the 90s.

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