Amos & Andrew
"Misunderstood. Misplaced. Mismatched."
Originally released in 1993. Amos & Andrew is a action/comedy film. directed by E. Max Frye.
Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Nicolas Cage, and Michael Lerner
Synopsis
When Andrew Sterling, a successful black urbanite writer, buys a vacation home on a resort in New England the police mistake him for a burglar. After surrounding his home with armed men, Chief Tolliver realizes his mistake and to avoid the bad publicity offers a thief in his jail, Amos Odell a deal.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (169 votes)
Box Office
$9.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as Andrew Sterling
Nicolas Cage
as Amos Odell
Michael Lerner
as Phil Gillman
Margaret Colin
as Judy Gillman
Dabney Coleman
as Chief of Police Cecil Tolliver
Brad Dourif
as Officer Donnie Donaldson
Chelcie Ross
as Deputy Earl
Jordan Lund
as Deputy Riley
I.M. Hobson
as Waldo Lake
Jeff Blumenkrantz
as Ernie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $9,745,803
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amos & Andrew about?
When Andrew Sterling, a successful black urbanite writer, buys a vacation home on a resort in New England the police mistake him for a burglar. After surrounding his home with armed men, Chief Toll...
Who directed Amos & Andrew?
Amos & Andrew was directed by E. Max Frye.
How long is Amos & Andrew?
Amos & Andrew has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Amos & Andrew released?
Amos & Andrew was released on March 5, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amos & Andrew?
The main cast of Amos & Andrew includes Samuel L. Jackson, Nicolas Cage, Michael Lerner, Margaret Colin, Dabney Coleman.
Is Amos & Andrew worth watching?
Amos & Andrew has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 169 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.