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Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
Director: Woody Allen
Cast: John Cusack, Chazz Palminteri, Dianne Wiest, Jennifer Tilly
Runtime98 min
RatingR
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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.
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Bullets Over Broadway, Woody Allen's 1994 comedy crime film, received critical acclaim upon its release, with many praising its sharp wit and ensemble cast. The film received seven Academy Award nominations, including a Best Supporting Actress win for Dianne Wiest. Audiences also responded positively, with the film holding an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.5/10 score on IMDb.
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Fans of Woody Allen's signature comedic style and star-studded casts will delight in the delightfully madcap hijinks of Bullets Over Broadway, a 1994 crime comedy that blends absurd humor with a clever exploration of the creative process.
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Bullets Over Broadway is a 1994 American black comedy crime film directed by Woody Allen, written by Allen and Douglas McGrath, and starring an ensemble cast including John Cusack, Dianne Wiest, Chazz Palminteri and Jennifer Tilly. Set in 1920s New York City, the film centers on a struggling playwright who is urged to cast the talentless girlfriend of a notorious mobster in his newest play in order to get it produced.
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