Miami Blues(1990)
“Real badge. Real gun. Fake cop.”
Overview
After Junior is released from prison, he plans on starting a new life in Miami. But when he kills a man in the airport, he flees the scene and finds Susie, a mild-mannered prostitute searching for stability. The two opposites become romantically involved, and Junior steals a badge and gun from a veteran detective. Using the officer's identity, Junior embarks on a crime spree and convinces Susie that he is the perfect man.
Director
George Armitage
Studio
Orion Pictures
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Fred Ward
as Sergeant Hoke Moseley
Alec Baldwin
as Frederick J. Frenger Jr.
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Susie Waggoner
Nora Dunn
as Ellita Sanchez
Charles Napier
as Sergeant Bill Henderson
Shirley Stoler
as Edie Wulgemuth
Bobo Lewis
as Edna Damrosch
Obba Babatundé
as Blink Willie
José Pérez
as Pablo
Paul Gleason
as Sergeant Frank Lackley
Cecilia Pérez-Cervera
as Stewardess
Georgie Cranford
as Little Boy
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures • Tristes Tropiques
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Miami Blues?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Miami Blues (1990).
What is Miami Blues about?▼
After Junior is released from prison, he plans on starting a new life in Miami. But when he kills a man in the airport, he flees the scene and finds Susie, a mild-mannered prostitute searching for stability. The two opposites become romantically involved, and Junior steals a badge and gun from a veteran detective. Using the officer's identity, Junior embarks on a crime spree and convinces Susie that he is the perfect man.
Who directed Miami Blues?▼
Miami Blues was directed by George Armitage and released in 1990. It is a action, crime, drama, thriller, comedy film.
How long is Miami Blues?▼
Miami Blues has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Miami Blues?▼
The cast of Miami Blues includes Fred Ward as Sergeant Hoke Moseley, Alec Baldwin as Frederick J. Frenger Jr., Jennifer Jason Leigh as Susie Waggoner, Nora Dunn as Ellita Sanchez, Charles Napier as Sergeant Bill Henderson and more.
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