
Bullets Over Broadway(1994)
“A killer comedy!”
Overview
After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is she a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist—she's a dreadful actress. David puts up with the leading man who is a compulsive eater, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Olive's interfering hitman/bodyguard—but, eventually he must decide whether art or life is more important.
Director
Woody Allen
Studio
Miramax
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$37M
Cast

John Cusack
as David Shayne

Chazz Palminteri
as Cheech

Dianne Wiest
as Helen Sinclair

Jennifer Tilly
as Olive Neal

Mary-Louise Parker
as Ellen

Tracey Ullman
as Eden Brent

Jim Broadbent
as Warner Purcell

Joe Viterelli
as Nick Valenti

Harvey Fierstein
as Sid Loomis

Rob Reiner
as Sheldon Flender

Jack Warden
as Julian Marx

Tony Sirico
as Rocco
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$37M
Production Companies
Miramax • Jean Doumanian Productions • Sweetland Films
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Where can I watch Bullets Over Broadway?▼
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What is Bullets Over Broadway about?▼
After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is she a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist—she's a dreadful actress. David puts up with the leading man who is a compulsive eater, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Olive's interfering hitman/bodyguard—but, eventually he must decide whether art or life is more important.
Who directed Bullets Over Broadway?▼
Bullets Over Broadway was directed by Woody Allen and released in 1994. It is a comedy, crime film.
How long is Bullets Over Broadway?▼
Bullets Over Broadway has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Bullets Over Broadway?▼
The cast of Bullets Over Broadway includes John Cusack as David Shayne, Chazz Palminteri as Cheech, Dianne Wiest as Helen Sinclair, Jennifer Tilly as Olive Neal, Mary-Louise Parker as Ellen and more.
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