Wise Guys (1986)
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The "wise guys" referred to in the title, Harry Valentini (Danny DeVito) and Moe Dickstein (Joe Piscopo), turn out to be not so wise after all in this crime-oriented comedy. Harry and Moe run the risk of certain death when they steal money from a Mafia don (Dan Hedaya) and then try to multiply their ill-gotten gains at the horse races. Naturally, they lose the bundle and the next thing they know they're running from hitmen and trying to come up with enough cash to pay back their debt. Wise Guys' blend of comedy and action represented something of a change of pace for director Brian DePalma, best known for his offbeat thrillers and Hitchcock homages. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Danny DeVito, Joe Piscopo, (more)
- Director(s):
- Brian De Palma
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Wise Guys
The "wise guys" referred to in the title, Harry Valentini (Danny DeVito) and Moe Dickstein (Joe Piscopo), turn out to be not so wise after all in this crime-oriented comedy. Harry and Moe run the risk of certain death when they steal money from a Mafia don (Dan Hedaya) and then try to multiply their ill-gotten gains at the horse races. Naturally, they lose the bundle and the next thing they know they're running from hitmen and trying to come up with enough cash to pay back their debt. Wise Guys' blend of comedy and action represented something of a change of pace for director Brian DePalma, best known for his offbeat thrillers and Hitchcock homages. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 91 mins
Complete Cast of Wise Guys
- Danny DeVito - Harry Valentini
- Harvey Keitel - Bobby Dilea
- Dan Hedaya - Anthony Castelo
- Patti LuPone - Wanda Valentini
- Mimi Cecchini - Grandma Valentini
- Henry Stewart - Tailor
- Dayna Lee - Birthday Guest
- Frank Vincent - Louie Fontucci
- Anthony Holland - Karl the Desk Clerk
- Rick Petrucelli - Al the Bookie
- Maria Pitillo - Massuese
- Captain Lou Albano - Frank the Fixer
- Joe Piscopo - Moe Dickstein
- Ray Sharkey - Marco
- Julie Bovasso - Lil Dickstein
- Antonia Rey - Aunt Sadie
- Catherine Scorsese - Birthday Guest
- Tony Munafo - Santo Ravallo
- Frank Ferrara - Thug
- Charles Scorsese - Birthday Guest
- Bob O'Connell - Race Track Bettor
- Dan Resin - Maitre D'
- Gaetano Lisi - Hood
- Director(s):
- Brian De Palma
- Writer(s):
- Robert Boris, Brian De Palma, Nicholas Pileggi
- Producer(s):
- Irwin Russo, Aaron Russo
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Humor, Not For Children, Adult Situations, Violence, Adult Language)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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