Overview
Jerry, a misfit Mafia henchman, is assigned the low-level job of keeping an eye on Gino, a shoe repairman fingered by the Mob to confess to a murder he didn't commit. But Gino's mistaken for a Mafia boss, and the two are suddenly catapulted to the highest levels of mobster status. Only friendship will see them through this dangerous adventure alive!
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDavid Mamet's 1988 film mixes comedy, crime, and drama in the unlikely friendship between a low-level mob underling and a humble shoe repairman pressured into confessing to a crime he didn't commit. A case of mistaken identity sends the pair tumbling upward into the criminal hierarchy, fueling gentle, character-driven humor. Themes of loyalty, dignity, and the bonds forged under pressure give the caper its warmth. With a MagicMovieScore of 6.1, it's well suited to viewers who favor talky, understated comedies and sharp dialogue over spectacle, finding charm in two ordinary men out of their depth.
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Top Cast
Don Ameche
Gino
Joe Mantegna
Jerry
Robert Prosky
Joseph 'Don Giuseppe' Vincenzo
J.J. Johnston
Frankie
Ricky Jay
Mr. Silver
Mike Nussbaum
Mr. Green
Jack Wallace
Repair Shop Owner
Dan Conway
Butler
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Movie Info
Release Date
October 21, 1988
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Director