Wise Guys
"What kind of guys gamble with the boss's money, swipe a killer's Cadillac, and party on the mob's credit card?"
Originally released in 1986. Wise Guys is a comedy/crime film. directed by Brian De Palma.
Starring Danny DeVito, Joe Piscopo, and Harvey Keitel
Synopsis
Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City and comedy follows.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (113 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.5M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Danny DeVito
as Harry Valentini
Joe Piscopo
as Moe Dickstein
Harvey Keitel
as Bobby DiLea
Ray Sharkey
as Marco
Dan Hedaya
as Anthony Castelo
Louis Albano
as Frank "The Fixer" Acavano
Julie Bovasso
as Lil Dickstein
Patti LuPone
as Wanda Valentini
Antonia Rey
as Aunt Sadie
Mimi Cecchini
as Grandma Valentini
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,475,466
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wise Guys about?
Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose $250,000, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City and comedy follows.
Who directed Wise Guys?
Wise Guys was directed by Brian De Palma.
How long is Wise Guys?
Wise Guys has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Wise Guys released?
Wise Guys was released on April 17, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wise Guys?
The main cast of Wise Guys includes Danny DeVito, Joe Piscopo, Harvey Keitel, Ray Sharkey, Dan Hedaya.
Is Wise Guys worth watching?
Wise Guys has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 113 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.