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Family Business (1989)
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Broderick, Rosanna DeSoto
Runtime110 min
Rating15
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Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly shady past and is indeed no stranger to illegal activity. They both have great hope for Adam, Vito's son and Jessie's grandson, who is bright, good-looking, and without a criminal past.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Family Business (1989) directed by Sidney Lumet received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances but finding the plot uneven. The film was not a major awards contender, though it garnered a respectable audience reception with a 6.4/10 rating on IMDb and a 61% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Fans of crime dramas and dark comedies will enjoy the compelling family dynamic between the three generations of criminals in this 1989 film directed by the renowned Sidney Lumet, featuring standout performances from the legendary acting trio of Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman, and Matthew Broderick.
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Family Business is a 1989 American neo-noir comedy drama crime film directed by Sidney Lumet based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Vincent Patrick, who also wrote the film's screenplay. It stars Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman, and Matthew Broderick.
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