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Bullets Over Broadway(1994)

1h 38mComedy, CrimeEnglish
7.1/10
671 user ratings

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

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Cast

John Cusack

John Cusack

as David Shayne

Chazz Palminteri

Chazz Palminteri

as Cheech

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

as Helen Sinclair

Jennifer Tilly

Jennifer Tilly

as Olive Neal

Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

as Ellen

Tracey Ullman

Tracey Ullman

as Eden Brent

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

as Warner Purcell

Joe Viterelli

Joe Viterelli

as Nick Valenti

Harvey Fierstein

Harvey Fierstein

as Sid Loomis

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

as Sheldon Flender

Jack Warden

Jack Warden

as Julian Marx

Tony Sirico

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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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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