Things Change(1988)
“Dealing with the mob is always a gamble.”
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!
Director
David Mamet
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Cast
Don Ameche
as Gino
Joe Mantegna
as Jerry
Robert Prosky
as Joseph 'Don Giuseppe' Vincenzo
J.J. Johnston
as Frankie
Ricky Jay
as Mr. Silver
Mike Nussbaum
as Mr. Green
Jack Wallace
as Repair Shop Owner
Dan Conway
as Butler
Felicity Huffman
as Wheel of Fortune Girl
William H. Macy
as Billy Drake
J.T. Walsh
as Hotel Manager
Charles Stransky
as Scarface
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Filmhaus
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Things Change?▼
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What is Things Change about?▼
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!
Who directed Things Change?▼
Things Change was directed by David Mamet and released in 1988. It is a comedy, crime, drama film.
How long is Things Change?▼
Things Change has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Things Change?▼
The cast of Things Change includes Don Ameche as Gino, Joe Mantegna as Jerry, Robert Prosky as Joseph 'Don Giuseppe' Vincenzo, J.J. Johnston as Frankie, Ricky Jay as Mr. Silver and more.
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